Payroll Manager
Location: Surrey (Hybrid Working – 3 days office / 2 days home)
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
We are looking for an experienced and detail-oriented Payroll Manager to join a growing and supportive accountancy environment. This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of payroll operations across a varied client portfolio, delivering an accurate, compliant and high-quality payroll service.
This role would suit someone with strong UK payroll knowledge, excellent organisational skills and experience managing multiple payrolls in a client-facing environment.
The Role
As Payroll Manager, you will oversee end-to-end payroll delivery across a portfolio of clients, ensuring payroll is processed accurately, efficiently and in line with current legislation. You will act as a trusted point of contact for payroll queries while supporting continuous improvement across payroll processes and systems.
Key Responsibilities
Payroll Management
- Manage and process payroll accurately and on schedule across multiple clients
- Calculate salaries, overtime, bonuses, deductions and payroll adjustments
- Manage both salaried and timesheet-based payrolls
- Process statutory payments including SSP, SMP, SPP and SAP
- Complete HMRC submissions including RTI filings
- Ensure compliance with PAYE, National Insurance and pension requirements
- Produce payroll documentation including payslips, P45s and P60s
- Support year-end payroll activities and P11D reporting where required
Pensions & Benefits Administration
- Administer workplace pension schemes and monthly submissions
- Manage salary sacrifice arrangements and employee benefits administration
- Ensure deductions and employer contributions are processed correctly
Employee Records & Payroll Administration
- Maintain accurate payroll records for starters, leavers and contractual changes
- Manage holiday, absence and statutory leave records
- Ensure GDPR compliance and secure handling of employee data
Employee & Client Support
- Act as the first point of contact for payroll-related queries
- Resolve payroll issues efficiently and professionally
- Provide guidance on payroll compliance and best practice
Compliance & Process Improvement
- Stay up to date with UK payroll legislation and tax regulations
- Ensure ongoing compliance with HMRC requirements
- Identify opportunities to improve payroll systems and processes
About You
We’re looking for someone who can demonstrate:
- Proven experience in a Payroll Manager, Senior Payroll Administrator or similar payroll leadership role
- Strong technical knowledge of UK payroll legislation, PAYE, NI and pensions
- Experience managing multiple payrolls and pay frequencies
- Confidence using payroll and HR systems
- Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills
- Strong communication and relationship-building ability
- Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- High levels of discretion and professionalism
What’s on Offer
- Competitive salary depending on experience
- Hybrid working (3 office / 2 home)
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Friendly and collaborative working environment
- Salary sacrifice pension with employer contribution
- Private medical insurance, life assurance and health cash plan
- 25 days annual leave plus additional days over Christmas (discretionary)
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