Payroll Manager

Exciting new opportunity for a Payroll Manager to join a growing, modern firm of Accountants on a remote basis.


As a Payroll Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Managing a client portfolio, with full end-to-end responsibility for payroll delivery and all related client communication.
• Managing and preparing monthly payroll for clients, primarily using BrightPay Connect.
• Owning payroll accuracy end-to-end, including complex manual calculations, statutory payments, cost forecasting, deductions, reconciliations and RTI submissions.
• Taking full ownership of payroll payments, ensuring salaries, pensions and associated deductions are processed accurately and on time.
• Managing workplace pensions, including auto-enrolment, re-enrolment and compliance with The Pensions Regulator.
• Owning P11D compliance, including the preparation and payrolling of benefits and timely filing.
• Working closely with colleagues to ensure payroll data integrates accurately into Xero and aligns with financial reporting.

To qualify for this Payroll Manager position, ideally you will meet the following:

• 5+ years’ hands-on, in-depth UK payroll experience, within an accounting practice or payroll bureau environment.
• Qualified by extensive experience or working towards holding a recognised payroll or accounting qualification (e.g. CIPP Level 4+, Diploma or equivalent).
• High proficiency in BrightPay Cloud and confidence working within a modern, paperless practice environment.
• Experience managing payroll independently for multiple clients in a fast-paced setting.
• Extensive structured homeworking experience with as a minimum, contractually agreed hybrid homeworking at least two days each week.

What’s on offer?

• Fully remote role
• 6-monthly meetups in London, fully funded by the firm.
• Flexible working hours
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Extra day off for your birthday
• Fully funded study support
• Salary from £35,000 to £40,000

If you are interested in this Payroll Manager position or would like any further information, please contact Leah Mason-Wilson at IPS Finance.
IPS Finance has 45 years’ experience in the Yorkshire accountancy recruitment market. We have built our business on long term relationships with both individuals and clients in all sectors, bringing real benefits to all concerned. Please visit the IPS Finance website to view the latest accountancy / finance and practice opportunities.