Payroll Manager

Payroll Manager Up to £45,000 per annum Runcorn, Cheshire (with travel to local offices) Permanent

Sellick Partnership is proud to be working with a well-established accountancy practice based in Runcorn, which is seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to join its team permanently. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Payroll Manager who is looking to take ownership of a varied and growing payroll function, with a salary of up to £45,000 and real potential to progress to £50,000. The role is office-based, with some travel to local offices required.

Overview of the Payroll Manager role

As Payroll Manager, you will be responsible for the end-to-end management of payroll for a portfolio of clients, working closely with both the wider accounts team and directly with clients across the region. This is a hands-on Payroll Manager role that requires strong technical knowledge, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously.

Key responsibilities of the Payroll Manager will include

• Managing and leading a team of experienced payroll administrators and payroll juniors
• Ensuring all HMRC submissions are made accurately, and all legislative timescales are adhered to
• Overseeing payroll reconciliations and ensuring full compliance with current payroll legislation
• Mentoring and training less experienced members of the payroll team
• Leading on all payroll-related projects across the practice,
• Acting as a technical payroll expert and leading by example to raise standards across the team
• Travelling to local offices to support clients and colleagues where required

Required experience and qualifications of the Payroll Manager

• Previous experience managing or supervising a payroll team
• Excellent current, technical payroll knowledge with the ability to impart this to others
• Proven ability to mentor and develop team members at varying levels
• Experience in processing a manual payroll
• Strong systems and numerical skills
• A suitable payroll qualification (CIPP or equivalent)

Benefits available alongside the Payroll Manager position include

• Salary up to £45,000 with genuine potential to progress to £50,000
• Permanent role offering long-term stability with a growing practice
• Widnes-based office with travel to local offices across the region
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Opportunity to take real ownership of the payroll function
• Career development and progression opportunities within the practice

How to apply for the Payroll Manager position

If you believe you have the required skills and experience for this Payroll Manager opportunity, please apply. Alternatively, if you would like a confidential discussion about the role, please get in touch with Martin Richardson in the Sellick Partnership Manchester office to find out more

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