Payroll Supervisor

Alexander Lloyd; England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working and flexible options

Pension scheme

23 days annual leave + bank holidays (

Group life assurance

Health cash plan and wellbeing-benefit

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts and cashback platform

Holiday purchase scheme

Employee referral programme

Regular social events and training

Job summary

Alexander Lloyd is partnered with a top 20 UK accountancy firm to recruit an experienced Payroll Supervisor. You will oversee payroll delivery across a varied client portfolio while guiding junior team members in a supportive, collaborative environment.

Reporting to the Payroll Team Manager, you will ensure accurate, timely payroll processing and compliance with UK legislation, supporting onboarding, acquisitions and process improvements in a flexible, people-focused culture.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of payroll experience, ideally in an accountancy practice, bureau or outsourced payroll environment.
• Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation, including auto-enrolment and statutory payments.
• Experience with payroll software such as IRIS Payroll Professional or ability to learn quickly.
• Excellent attention to detail and time management; able to manage multiple priorities in a busy environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end payroll processes for a portfolio of clients (weekly, fortnightly, monthly).
• Review and approve junior team payrolls for accuracy and compliance.
• Be the main payroll contact for clients, providing expert advice and support.
• Deliver technical training and guidance on complex payroll matters.
• Ensure timely RTI submissions, pension contributions and year-end reporting (P60s, P11Ds).
• Stay up to date with payroll legislation and communicate changes to the team.
• Support onboarding of new clients and implementation of payroll systems.
• Collaborate with HMRC and pension providers as needed.

Skills

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Time management

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

CIPP qualification (or working towards)

Tools

IRIS Payroll Professional

Job description

Payroll Supervisor

West Sussex | Hybrid Working

Full Time | Permanent

The Opportunity

Alexander Lloyd are delighted to be partnering with one of the UK's fastest growing Top 20 accountancy firms to recruit an experienced Payroll Supervisor.

This is an excellent opportunity for an established payroll professional to join a collaborative and supportive team environment, overseeing payroll delivery across a varied client portfolio while leading and developing junior team members.

Reporting to the Payroll Team Manager, you'll be responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely delivery of payroll services, maintaining compliance with payroll legislation and supporting a range of business projects including client onboarding, acquisitions and process improvements. The business offers a flexible working environment, genuine career development opportunities and a people-focused culture.

The Role

As Payroll Supervisor, you will support the Payroll Team Manager in overseeing payroll operations for a portfolio of clients across a range of industries. You'll act as a key point of contact for clients, provide technical support to the wider team and ensure payroll services are delivered to the highest standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end payroll process for a portfolio of approximately 50 clients, including weekly, fortnightly and monthly payrolls.
• Review and approve payrolls prepared by junior team members, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Act as the main point of contact for payroll queries, providing expert advice and support to clients.
• Support the team with technical training and guidance on complex payroll matters.
• Ensure timely submission of RTI returns, pension contributions and year-end reporting, including P60s and P11Ds.
• Keep up to date with payroll legislation and communicate changes across the team.
• Support the onboarding of new clients and implementation of payroll systems.
• Liaise with HMRC and pension providers where required.
• Assist with internal reporting, process improvements and integration of new projects and acquisitions.

About You

We're keen to hear from candidates who can demonstrate:

• A minimum of 5 years' payroll experience, ideally gained within an accountancy practice, bureau or outsourced payroll environment.
• CIPP qualification (or working towards) would be advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation, including auto-enrolment, statutory payments and payrolls involving overseas employers
• Experience using payroll software such as IRIS Payroll Professional, or the ability to quickly learn new systems.
• Excellent attention to detail and time management skills.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Previous supervisory or team leadership experience.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach and commitment to delivering a high-quality client service.
• Ambition to develop and progress within a growing organisation.

Benefits

• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
• Pension scheme.
• 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service.
• Group life assurance.
• Health cash plan and additional wellbeing benefits.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Employee discounts and cashback platform.
• Additional holiday purchase scheme.
• Employee referral programme.
• Regular social events and team activities.
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.