We are looking for an experienced and highly organised Part-Time Payroll Manager to join our established firm of accountants.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and processing payrolls for a portfolio of clients across a variety of sectors, ensuring that all payrolls are completed accurately and within the required deadlines.

You will also manage and support a Payroll Assistant, providing guidance, reviewing work and helping to ensure the smooth running of the payroll function.

This is a varied role, which will include regular payroll processing alongside client support, compliance responsibilities and ad-hoc payroll-related duties. The successful candidate will also work collaboratively with colleagues across the wider business and be willing to provide support to other departments when required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Preparing and processing weekly, four-weekly, monthly and annual payrolls for a portfolio of clients.
• Managing and supporting a Payroll Assistant, including reviewing work and providing guidance where required.
• Ensuring payrolls are processed accurately, efficiently and within strict deadlines.
• Providing support to clients with their auto-enrolment and re-enrolment obligations.
• Supporting clients with statutory payments, including statutory sick pay, statutory maternity pay and other relevant payments.
• Calculating and advising on holiday accrual and holiday pay.
• Processing and managing Attachment of Earnings Orders (AEOs) and other deductions.
• Responding to and resolving general payroll-related queries from clients and their employees.
• Maintaining accurate employee personal records and ensuring payroll information is kept up to date.
• Implementing and processing tax code changes and other HMRC notifications.
• Maintaining oversight of clients’ PAYE accounts, including identifying and resolving discrepancies where necessary.
• Assisting with payroll year-end procedures, including P60s and other annual payroll requirements.
• Keeping up to date with relevant payroll legislation, HMRC requirements and best practice.
• Dealing with ad-hoc payroll duties and client requests as they arise.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across the firm and providing support to other departments where required.
• Maintaining a high level of confidentiality when handling sensitive payroll and employee information.

About You:

• The ideal candidate will have previous experience working within a payroll environment, preferably within an accountancy practice or bureau environment, and will be comfortable managing payrolls for multiple clients.
• You will be:
• Highly organised with excellent time-management skills.
• Comfortable working to multiple deadlines and able to prioritise competing demands.
• Accurate and highly detail-oriented, with a strong focus on quality.
• Confident dealing directly with clients and able to provide a professional and helpful service.
• Able to work independently while also being a strong team player.
• Flexible and willing to assist colleagues and other departments when required.
• Comfortable managing and supporting junior members of the team.
• Proactive, dependable and able to use initiative when resolving payroll issues.
• Discreet and professional when dealing with confidential information.
• Keen to keep your payroll knowledge and technical expertise up to date.

Experience & Qualifications:

Essential:

• Min 5 years proven experience in payroll processing and administration.
• Good knowledge of PAYE, statutory payments, deductions and payroll legislation.
• Experience managing multiple payrolls and working to strict deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.

Desirable:

• CIPP qualification, or an equivalent payroll qualification.
• Experience working within an accountancy practice or payroll bureau.
• Experience with IRIS payroll.
• Experience with Xero Payroll.
• Experience supervising or supporting junior payroll staff.

What’s on offer:

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience and qualifications.
• Flexible working arrangements to support a healthy work-life balance.
• Part-time working of 3-4 days per week.
• A varied role with exposure to a diverse portfolio of clients.
• A friendly, collaborative and supportive working environment.
• The opportunity to work within an established and growing accountancy firm.
• Ongoing opportunities to develop your payroll and wider accountancy practice experience.