Payroll Manager

Job Title: Payroll Manager
Location: Exeter

About the Firm

This rapidly growing professional services firm takes a unique, client-centric approach, providing exceptional service by combining in-house expertise in wealth management and accounting. They are committed to nurturing their team's professional growth, supporting further specialist qualifications and skill development.

As a multidisciplinary practice covering wealth, accounting, and consultancy, they offer a collaborative environment where staff members work alongside professionals from diverse fields. This setup allows for delivering integrated solutions tailored to meet client needs while fostering a dynamic, supportive workplace.

About the Role

The Payroll Manager will oversee the full spectrum of payroll functions, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and confidentiality throughout the payroll process. This role includes wage calculation, maintaining attendance records, and managing payroll data, in collaboration with HR and finance teams. The Payroll Manager will also stay current with UK payroll regulations and handle payroll-related queries, ensuring a smooth, supportive experience for the firm’s employees.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing end-to-end payroll processing, including salary calculations, deductions, and benefits.
• Preparing payroll reports, summaries, and analyses.
• Processing new hires, terminations, promotions, and other employee changes accurately in the payroll system.
• Ensuring compliance with UK laws, regulations, and company policies in payroll processing.
• Administering and maintaining payroll systems for data integrity.
• Collaborating with HR, finance, and other departments to gather and validate payroll information.
• Addressing payroll discrepancies promptly and accurately.
• Responding to employee and client inquiries regarding payroll.
• Upholding the highest standards of confidentiality and data security.

Relevant Skills and Experience

• 3+ years in payroll management or a similar accounting role.
• Proficiency in payroll software, with the ability to quickly adapt to new systems.
• Strong understanding of financial principles and payroll reconciliation.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills to meet payroll deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Strong communication, multitasking, and attention to detail.
• A commitment to maintaining compliance and confidentiality.
• Knowledge of relevant legal regulations.

What the Firm Offers

• Clear progression pathways and support for professional growth.
• Flexible working options.
• Workplace pension contributions, rising with tenure.
• Death-in-service benefit of four times the annual salary following probation.
• Permanent Health Insurance (PHI) scheme.
• Holiday allowance starting at 24 days, increasing annually to a maximum of 32 days, plus bank holidays.
• A collaborative team culture with regular social events and a supportive work environment.
• Opportunities to work with a diverse group of professionals, delivering holistic support to clients.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should apply by submitting their CV and a cover letter. Please specify the role you are applying for and include full contact details to facilitate follow-up. The firm is an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcomes applications from all backgrounds.