Payroll Manager (Top 50 Firm) 45-50K per annum

Job Description

Location: Chester
Salary: Competitive

As our new Payroll Manager, you will play a key role in a dedicated Payroll team, providing expert advice to clients while mentoring and developing team members. This fast-paced and rewarding position offers an exciting opportunity with a forward-thinking firm.

In this role, you will:

• Oversee the management and performance of the Payroll Team.
• Manage a portfolio of medium to large client payrolls, handling day-to-day tasks such as RTI submissions, year-end processing, and auto-enrolment.
• Prepare weekly and monthly payrolls, including data entry, reconciliations, payslip generation, and client reporting.
• Provide technical support on payroll, PAYE, and basic employment matters.
• Liaise with third parties, including HMRC and pension providers, on behalf of clients.
• Maintain regular communication with clients through phone calls and face-to-face meetings.
• Build and sustain strong relationships with internal and external contacts.

About You: You are seeking a new challenge and bring:

• Proven experience in leading and managing a payroll team, ideally in a bureau or accountancy practice setting.
• Strong efficiency and a track record of managing end-to-end payrolls, including statutory calculations, RTI, year-end, and complex payrolls.
• Excellent, up-to-date knowledge of payroll regulations.
• Strong communication skills, enabling you to build relationships with clients and effectively resolve queries with HMRC.
• Proficiency in Iris Star payroll software.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary
• Generous holiday allowance
• Flexible hybrid working options
• Fully funded study support
• Tailored learning and development programs
• Company pension
• Health MOTs and mental health support
• A comprehensive calendar of wellbeing, social, and community events