Payroll Team Lead (Hybrid)

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

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.