Payroll Manager

Job Description

Job: Payroll Manager

Location: York

Salary: Up to £38,000 

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established independent accountancy practice in York, providing payroll, accountancy and business advisory services to a broad portfolio of clients across Yorkshire.

The firm is looking to recruit an experienced payroll professional who can take ownership of an established payroll function. This is a hands-on role, ideal for someone who enjoys delivering an accurate, high-quality payroll service while supporting both clients and colleagues.

Benefits of the Payroll Manager role include:

• Hybrid working 
• Flexible working
• Private Health Care
• 24 days holiday, plus bank holidays (additional days for long service).
• Paid overtime and time banking/time off in lieu.
• Company pension scheme (increased contribution for long service).
• Full training provided on modern payroll software
• Opportunity to lead an established payroll function
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Varied client portfolio across multiple industries
• Genuine long-term career opportunity within a respected independent practice

Responsibilities of the Payroll Manager role include:

• Managing the day-to-day running of the payroll department

• Supporting and supervising members of the payroll team

• Processing weekly, fortnightly, four-weekly, monthly and annual payrolls

• Managing pension auto-enrolment and pension administration

• Processing CIS returns where required

• Completing payroll year-end procedures

• Setting up new PAYE and pension schemes

• Providing payroll advice and support to clients and colleagues

• Keeping up to date with payroll legislation and communicating changes where appropriate

• Supporting the wider practice with payroll-related queries

Requirements of the Payroll Manager role include:

• Previous payroll experience within an accountancy practice 

• Strong technical payroll knowledge and understanding of current legislation

• Excellent organisational skills with a high level of accuracy

Why join this firm?

• Join a well-established and highly regarded independent accountancy practice

• Lead an established payroll function with the support of an experienced team

• Work with a varied portfolio of clients across multiple sectors

• Benefit from hybrid working and a flexible, supportive culture

• Receive full training on the firm's payroll software where required

• Enjoy genuine long-term career stability within a growing practice

How to apply for the Payroll Manager role:

If you'd like to find out more, please click APPLY or contact Elliot Waylen on 07467 818252 or elliot@castleaccountancy.co.uk for a confidential discussion.