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 on .