Payroll Manager
TPF Recruitment
2 days ago
Full-time
On-site
Southampton, Hampshire, United Kingdom
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TPF Recruitment is delighted to be working with a
well-established and highly regarded independent firm of Chartered Accountants
in Southampton that is looking to recruit an experienced Payroll Manager.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced payroll professional who enjoys building client relationships, leading a successful payroll function and supporting a small team. You'll join a friendly and collaborative practice with an outstanding reputation for delivering a first-class service to a varied client base, ranging from owner-managed businesses and SMEs to larger corporate organisations.
As Payroll Manager, you'll take ownership of the firm's payroll department, ensuring the accurate and timely delivery of payroll services while acting as the key point of contact for both clients and the wider team.
The Role
You'll be responsible for managing a varied portfolio of client payrolls while overseeing the day-to-day running of the payroll function. Alongside your technical responsibilities, you'll provide leadership, support and guidance to the payroll team, ensuring work is delivered to the highest standards.
Key responsibilities include:
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced payroll professional who enjoys building client relationships, leading a successful payroll function and supporting a small team. You'll join a friendly and collaborative practice with an outstanding reputation for delivering a first-class service to a varied client base, ranging from owner-managed businesses and SMEs to larger corporate organisations.
As Payroll Manager, you'll take ownership of the firm's payroll department, ensuring the accurate and timely delivery of payroll services while acting as the key point of contact for both clients and the wider team.
The Role
You'll be responsible for managing a varied portfolio of client payrolls while overseeing the day-to-day running of the payroll function. Alongside your technical responsibilities, you'll provide leadership, support and guidance to the payroll team, ensuring work is delivered to the highest standards.
Key responsibilities include:
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Managing
the end-to-end delivery of weekly, fortnightly, four-weekly and monthly
payrolls for a diverse client portfolio
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Leading,
motivating and developing the payroll team, providing technical support
and reviewing work where required.
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Acting
as the primary point of contact for payroll clients, building long-term
relationships and providing expert advice.
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Ensuring
payrolls are processed accurately and in line with current legislation and
agreed deadlines.
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Reviewing
PAYE, National Insurance, statutory payments, pension contributions and
payroll reconciliations.
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Managing
Real Time Information (RTI) submissions and ensuring compliance with HMRC
requirements.
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Supporting
the implementation of new payroll clients and assisting with payroll
process improvements.
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Liaising
with HMRC, pension providers and other third parties to resolve technical
queries.
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Maintaining
high levels of data accuracy, confidentiality and GDPR compliance.
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Identifying
opportunities to improve processes and enhance the overall client
experience.
Requirements
We're looking for an experienced payroll professional who
combines strong technical knowledge with excellent people and client management
skills.
You'll ideally have:
- Previous
experience managing payroll within an accountancy practice or payroll
bureau.
- A
strong understanding of UK payroll legislation, including PAYE, National
Insurance, statutory payments and auto-enrolment.
- Experience
supervising or managing a payroll team.
- Knowledge
of IRIS, Staffology or similar payroll software.
- Excellent
organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
- A
proactive approach and a genuine commitment to delivering exceptional
client service.
- Strong
communication skills and confidence building relationships with clients
and colleagues alike.
Benefits
- £40,000
- £47,000, depending on experience.
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays.
- A
genuine opportunity to lead an established payroll function within a
respected independent firm.
- Ongoing
professional development and career progression.
- Flexible
working arrangements to support a healthy work-life balance.
- A
friendly, supportive culture where collaboration and employee wellbeing
are genuinely valued.
-
A
varied client portfolio and the opportunity to make a real impact within
the business.
Please contact Joe Potter on 01882206677 (tel), 07386668225 (mob), joe@tpfrecruitment.com, or via LinkedIn for a confidential conversation.
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