Payroll Manager

Payroll Manager Location: Flexible (Devon) | Attendance at Exeter office required for meetings Salary: DOE An established and highly respected accountancy practice is looking to recruit a Payroll Manager to lead its experienced payroll team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Payroll Manager or a Senior Payroll professional ready to take the next step in their career. You'll join a supportive, forward-thinking practice that values collaboration, professional development and delivering an exceptional service to its clients. The Role You'll be responsible for leading a busy payroll team, ensuring payrolls are delivered accurately, on time and to the highest standard, while maintaining excellent client relationships. Alongside managing the team, you'll remain hands-on, supporting with payroll processing, compliance and providing technical guidance where needed. Key Responsibilities • Lead, support and develop an established payroll team. • Manage and allocate workloads to ensure deadlines are consistently achieved. • Process a portfolio of client payrolls across multiple pay frequencies. • Complete RTI submissions, month-end and year-end payroll duties. • Prepare P45s, P60s and statutory payroll calculations. • Manage Auto Enrolment pension schemes and compliance. • Prepare and submit CIS returns. • Set up new payrolls, pension schemes and CIS registrations. • Respond to client payroll queries and provide exceptional service. • Maintain accurate payroll records and continually improve internal processes. • Liaise with senior management regarding team performance and workflow. About You The successful candidate will have: • Previous experience managing or supervising a payroll team, or be an experienced Senior Payroll professional ready for progression. • Strong payroll knowledge, ideally gained within an accountancy practice. • Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines. • Strong communication and client relationship skills. • High levels of accuracy and attention to detail. • Experience using payroll software, with knowledge of Sage Payroll advantageous. • Knowledge of Auto Enrolment pensions and CIS. • Experience with NHS pension schemes would be beneficial but is not essential. What's on Offer • Salary depending on experience. • Flexible working arrangements. • 25 days' annual leave, plus your birthday off. • Employer pension contribution. • Paid overtime and TOIL. • Death in Service cover. • Health cash plan. • Client referral bonus scheme. • Long-term career progression within a growing and supportive practice. If you're looking to join a modern accountancy practice where you'll have the opportunity to lead a successful payroll team and make a genuine impact, we'd love to hear from you. #ASRBK