Payroll Manager

Payroll Manager

• Job Type: Full-time, Permanent (Hybrid working pattern offered)
• Location: Ellesmere Port, Cheshire
• Salary: Dependant on Experience

We are looking for a Payroll Manager to join a rapidly-growing Accountancy firm based in Ellesmere Port. This role is ideal for someone who is ready to provide exceptional advice to clients, support and develop a team, and thrive in a fast-paced, engaging environment. As a Payroll Manager, you will be responsible for managing a portfolio of client payrolls and ensuring the performance of the Payroll Team.

Day to Day of the role:

• Oversee the management and support of the Payroll Team and its performance.
• Manage a portfolio of medium to large sized multiple client payrolls, including the day-to-day administration, RTI submissions, processing end of year forms, and auto-enrolment.
• Prepare weekly and monthly client payrolls, including data input, reconciliation, payslip generation, and client reporting.
• Provide technical support on payroll, PAYE, and some basic employment matters.
• Liaise with third parties such as HMRC and pension providers on behalf of clients.
• Maintain regular communication with clients both over the phone and face-to-face.
• Develop and maintain relationships with internal and external contacts.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Proven experience of leading and managing a payroll team, ideally from a bureau background or within an accountancy practice.
• Efficiency and a track record of running payrolls from start to finish, including all statutory calculations, RTI, year-end, and complex payrolls.
• Up-to-date payroll knowledge.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong relationships with clients.
• Tech-savvy with experience of using Iris Star software or similar payroll systems.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary.
• Generous holiday allowance.
• Flexible hybrid working.
• Fully funded study support if desired.

To apply for the Payroll Manager position, please submit your CV via the link or feel free to reach out directly.