Payroll Manager

Search Consultancy LTD; Clarkston (GA); Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Search Consultancy LTD is recruiting an experienced Payroll Manager in Clarkston to own the payroll function across ~25 clients and lead a small payroll team. The role combines client liaison with payroll accuracy and deadline-driven performance.

The ideal candidate will have strong payroll experience, team management skills, and good knowledge of payroll processes. Office-based with potential for one day home-working; start ASAP.

Qualifications

• Strong payroll experience, ideally in a payroll bureau or client-facing environment.
• Experience managing or supporting a payroll team.
• Experience with multiple payrolls and deadlines.
• Strong knowledge of payroll processes and deadlines.
• Excellent client communication and relationship-building skills.
• Confident and personable approach when dealing with clients and colleagues.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to take ownership of workloads.
• Payroll bureau experience would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day payroll function for a portfolio of ~25 clients.
• Manage around 20 weekly payrolls alongside monthly payrolls.
• Line manage two direct reports and support their development.
• Ensure payrolls are processed accurately and within deadlines.
• Handle client queries and resolve payroll issues promptly.
• Maintain regular communication with clients throughout the payroll cycle.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships and provide updates to Partners.

Skills

Payroll expertise

Client facing

Team management

Sage 50

Deadline management

Tools

Sage 50

Job description

Payroll Manager

Clarkston

We are recruiting on behalf of our client, a well-established and growing accountancy practice with a diverse client portfolio. They are looking to appoint an experienced Payroll Manager to take ownership of their payroll function, overseeing a portfolio of approximately 25 clients and leading a small payroll team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced payroll professional who enjoys working closely with clients, managing deadlines and supporting a team, with the autonomy to take ownership of the department.

The Role

The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day payroll function, ensuring all client payrolls are processed accurately and on time. The role will involve managing a mixture of weekly and monthly payrolls, with around 20 weekly payrolls alongside monthly client payrolls.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing approximately 25 client payrolls.
• Overseeing around 20 weekly payrolls alongside monthly payrolls.
• Managing and supporting two direct reports.
• Ensuring payrolls are processed accurately and within strict deadlines.
• Managing client queries and resolving payroll issues.
• Maintaining regular communication with clients throughout the payroll process.
• Building strong and trusted client relationships.
• Monitoring payroll processes and ensuring procedures are followed.
• Supporting and developing team members.
• Reporting directly to the Partners.
• Taking ownership of the overall payroll department and ensuring the wider team operates effectively.

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• Strong payroll experience, ideally gained within a payroll bureau or client-facing environment.
• Previous experience managing or supporting a payroll team, although candidates ready to take their first step into management will be considered.
• Experience managing multiple payrolls and competing deadlines.
• Strong knowledge of payroll processes and deadlines.
• Excellent client communication and relationship-building skills.
• A confident and personable approach when dealing with clients and colleagues.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to take ownership of workloads.
• Experience with Sage 50 would be advantageous.
• Payroll bureau experience would be beneficial.

The client is particularly looking for someone who:

• Has strong payroll experience and can take ownership of the department.
• Is confident managing multiple clients and competing deadlines.
• Has excellent people and communication skills.
• Can build strong relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Is reliable, organised and accountable.

Working Pattern

• Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm.
• Predominantly office-based.
• Potential for one day working from home once established and trust has been built.
• Immediate start preferred, with approximately one week of onboarding.

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age