Payroll Manager Kent Payroll

TC Group; Kent, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 53,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Study support for CIPP

25 days annual leave

Group life assurance x4 salary

Long service awards

Birthday off

Job summary

TC Group in the UK is seeking a Payroll Manager to lead a busy payroll team in Kent. You will organise workloads, process client payrolls, manage pension schemes and review payrolls while liaising with HMRC and clients.

The role supports leadership development and offers hybrid working after probation. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in payroll within an accountancy practice, with CIPP qualification or study in progress and strong Excel and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ payroll experience in an accountancy practice or bureau.
• Ideally CIPP qualified or studying.
• Payroll qualification or qualification by experience.
• Experience with Sage 50 payroll.
• Microsoft Office/Excel is essential.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational skills with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Awareness of confidentiality and discretion.
• Ability to work well in a pressured, fast-paced environment.
• Managerial experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Organising workload to ensure timely and accurate payroll service to clients.
• Processing payroll on behalf of clients for varying client types.
• Pension administration with varying pension schemes.
• Review of payrolls administered by team members.
• Communicating with payroll clients.
• Knowledge of legislation enabling client queries to be dealt with.
• Liaising with HMRC on behalf of clients.
• Other payroll ad-hoc duties.

Skills

Payroll management

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Confidentiality

Fast-paced environment

Leadership experience

Education

CIPP qualification

Payroll qualification or experience

Tools

Sage 50 payroll

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Join a Top 20 Accountancy Firm That's Growing Fast

At TC Group, we're more than accountants. We're trusted business advisors helping ambitious entrepreneurs, SMEs and larger organisations achieve their goals.

As one of the UK's fastest-growing Top 20 accountancy firms, we're proud of our people-first culture, our collaborative approach and our commitment to helping both our clients and our colleagues succeed.

We're looking for a talented Payroll Manager to join our team in Kent. If you're looking for a role where your ideas are valued, your development is supported and your contribution genuinely makes a difference, we'd love to hear from you. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is eager to build their career within payroll.

The Opportunity

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Payroll candidate to join a supportive and growing team. Working within a collaborative and supportive team, you'll be able to demonstrate your technical expertise, deepen your knowledge of payroll legislation and develop your leadership capabilities. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys building strong client relationships, and is passionate about delivering exceptional service while taking the next step in their payroll career.

What You'll Be Doing

• Organising workload to ensure timely and accurate payroll service to clients
• Processing payroll on behalf of clients for varying client types
• Pension administration with varying pension schemes
• Review of payrolls administered by team members
• Communicating with payroll clients
• Knowledge of legislation enabling client queries to be dealt with
• Liaising with HMRC on behalf of clients
• Other payroll ad-hoc duties

What We're Looking For

• Minimum 5 years’ payroll experience, within an accountancy practice / bureau
• Ideally CIPP qualified or looking to study
• Relevant payroll qualification or qualified by experience
• Experience with Sage 50 payroll
• Skilled in Microsoft Office/ Excel is essential
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organisational skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Awareness of confidentiality and need for discretion
• Ability to work well in a pressured and fast paced environment
• Managerial experience preferred

Most importantly, we're looking for someone who shares our values, enjoys working collaboratively and is passionate about delivering great results.

Depending on your location and role, benefits may include:

• Study support for CIPP (if required)
• 25 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays), plus 2 days over the Christmas/New Year period set by the firm, plus where your birthday falls on a working day, an additional day for this too.
• Group life assurance x 4 salary
• Significant long service awards
• After 5 years’ service - holiday increasing by one day per each year of service (up to a total of 30 days annual leave)
• Opportunity to purchase additional holiday days
• Hybrid working following probation
• Birthday day off
• Quarterly functions and events
• Access to our employee benefits portal – cashback and vouchers on everyday purchases
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Regular training and development - continuous development and support not only for your professional qualifications but also for your personal goals and aspirations

About TC Group

TC Group is a dynamic and rapidly growing professional services business. Our success is built on the expertise, passion and dedication of our people.

We believe that great businesses are built by great teams. That's why we invest in our colleagues, encourage innovation and create an environment where people can thrive both professionally and personally.

We're committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, valued and able to bring their authentic selves to work. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds and experiences. Candidates must be based in the UK and we’re unable to provide visa sponsorship if required.

If you're looking for a rewarding opportunity with a business that's growing, investing in its people and creating exciting career opportunities, we'd love to hear from you.

Hours

Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week with flexible, hybrid working

Standard benefits across all offices. Please refer to the advert for the full benefits available.

• Holiday entitlement
• Pension scheme
• Group life assurance
• Access to our corporate reward scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Opportunity to develop your skills and progress within the firm
• Regular training and development