Payroll Manager

Fully Remote (UK Based)

£35,000 - £40,000 (DOE)

Reporting to: Head of Accounting

We are looking for an experienced Payroll Manager to take full ownership of payroll delivery across a portfolio of high-growth, technology-led clients.

This is a fully remote role within a modern, paperless accounting environment. You will manage monthly payroll end-to-end, ensuring accuracy, compliance and timely processing across salaries, statutory payments, pensions and HMRC filings.

Key Responsibilities

Manage a portfolio of payroll clients independently

Process monthly payroll using BrightPay Connect

Oversee RTI submissions, statutory payments and reconciliations

Manage workplace pensions and auto-enrolment compliance

Prepare and manage P11Ds and benefits reporting

Liaise directly with HMRC to resolve payroll queries

Ensure payroll data integrates accurately into accounting systems (including Xero)

Support continuous improvement of payroll systems and processes

About You

5+ years' UK payroll experience (practice or bureau preferred)

Strong knowledge of payroll legislation, pensions and benefits compliance

Confident using BrightPay Cloud is essential

Experienced managing multiple clients independently

Highly organised, detail-focused and comfortable working remotely

Applicants must be a UK resident with the legal right to work in the UK.

If you're a technically strong payroll professional who enjoys autonomy, accountability and working in a fully remote environment, we'd love to hear from you.

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