Payroll Supervisor – Steyning
Salary – competitive depending on experience
Hours - Monday to Friday, 36.25 hours per week with flexible, hybrid working
Holiday – 23 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays) increasing by one day per each year of service (up to a maximum of 28 days)
About the Payroll Supervisor role
We are TC Group, the fastest-growing top 20 accountancy firm in the UK. We're business advisors and accountants, with over 30 years of experience we've honed our skills and developed our service to provide a full range of financial services to a diverse portfolio of clients, including SMEs, sole traders, and limited companies. We pride ourselves on delivering accurate, compliant, and client-focused payroll solutions. In our Steyning office, we are now seeking an ambitious and experienced Payroll Supervisor to lead our payroll team and support our growing client base.
As Payroll Supervisor, you will be supporting the Payroll Team Manager and you will oversee the delivery of payroll services for multiple clients across various sectors. You will manage a small team, ensure compliance with HMRC regulations, and maintain high standards of accuracy and client service. In addition, you will be involved in leading one-off projects including onboarding new clients, acquisitions and specialist questions.
Key responsibilities of a Payroll Supervisor will include:
- manage the end-to-end payroll process for a small portfolio of clients, including weekly, fortnightly, and monthly payrolls
- review and approve payrolls prepared by junior staff, ensuring accuracy and compliance
- act as the main point of contact for payroll queries from your portfolio, providing expert advice and support
- support the team with technical training and complex payroll queries as and when they arise
- ensure timely submission of RTI returns, pension contributions, and year-end reporting (P60s, P11Ds)
- keep up to date with changes in payroll legislation and ensure the team is informed and compliant
- facilitate onboarding new clients and setting up payroll systems
- liaise with HMRC and pension providers as required
- support the Payroll Team Manager with various tasks including internal reporting, process improvements, onboarding of new projects / acquisitions
About you
We are looking for candidates with the following skills and experience:
- minimum 5 years' experience in a payroll role, ideally within an accountancy or bureau environment
- CIPP qualifications (or working towards) is desirable
- strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation, including auto-enrolment, statutory payments, UK payrolls with overseas employers.
- ideally experienced using IRIS Payroll Professional or has the confidence and ability to learn new payroll software quickly
- excellent attention to detail and time management skills
- ability to work well under pressure with client deadlines
- strong communication skills and a client-focused approach
- supervisory or team leadership experience preferred
- ambitious, driven and desire to grow with the team and the company
Full benefits available for the Payroll Supervisor
- group life assurance 4 x salary
- opportunity to purchase additional holiday days
- hybrid working between office and home
- car parking
- enjoy Benefits - Health Cash Plan, Workplace Nursery Scheme, Gym membership and Technology Benefit
- social functions and events
- access to our employee benefits portal – cashback and vouchers on everyday purchases
- employee Assistance Programme
- employee Referral Bonus – we're always looking for talented individuals to join our team
- regular training and development - continuous development and support not only for your professional qualifications but also for your personal goals and aspirations
About us
TC Group is growing and changing at quite a pace! We're an ambitious group of people with the same aim – to create a consistent, high-quality experience for our clients. Like us, our client list is growing – we're supporting more and more of the UK's ambitious business owners, SME's and large Corporations and it's a real team effort. We're helping them make courageous decisions to grow their businesses.
We always seek the best talent, looking for individuals who are technically brilliant, solution-focused and continually strive to be the best in class. Each member of our team plays an integral part in creating the unique feel and culture of our business, which in turn helps us continue to grow, develop and evolve. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome candidates from all backgrounds.
We can only accept applications from candidates who are based in the UK and unfortunately we are unable to provide Sponsorship.