Senior Payroll Manager
Job Description
Senior Payroll Manager - Immediate Start - London based Accountancy Firm
Your new company
The firm is a growing and highly respected national accountancy firm, which supports a diverse portfolio of clients ranging from SMEs to large, complex organisations. As the business continues to expand their payroll services, they are looking for an experienced Payroll Senior Manager to join the team on a contract basis.
Your new role
- Lead and manage the end-to-end payroll service for a portfolio of clients across multiple sectors.
- Act as the senior point of contact for client relationships, providing expert payroll advice
- Ensure payroll services are delivered in line with UK legislation, HMRC requirements, and deadlines
- Oversee and review payroll processing, ensuring accuracy, quality, and compliance
- Manage, mentor, and develop a team of payroll professionals
- Drive process improvements and efficiency initiatives within the payroll function
- Support business development by contributing to proposals, client pitches, and service expansion
- Handle complex payroll matters including benefits, pensions, international elements, and audits
- Liaise with HMRC and other relevant bodies on behalf of clients
- Ensure strong internal controls and readiness for audit and compliance reviews
- Extensive experience in payroll within an accountancy practice or bureau environment
- Proven track record at Manager or Senior Manager level
- Strong technical knowledge of UK payroll legislation, RTI, auto-enrolment, and HMRC processes
- Experience managing multiple clients and deadlines simultaneously
- Confident in client-facing roles, with excellent communication skills
- Strong leadership capabilities, with experience managing and developing teams
In return, you will receive a competitive day rate and an excellent opportunity to help a developing payroll team continue it's success.
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