Payroll Supervisor / Manager
Biggleswade | Accountancy Practice | £28,000 £38,000 per annum (DOE)
About Us
We are a growing boutique accountancy practice based in Biggleswade, with a friendly and collaborative team of 15+ professionals. Known for delivering a personalised and high-quality service to our diverse portfolio of clients, we pride ourselves on maintaining long-term relationships and providing tailored business support.
The Opportunity
We're looking for a confident, hands-on Payroll Supervisor / Manager to take full ownership of our busy client payroll function. This is a key position in the firm and ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, is highly organised, and has a strong eye for detail.
What You'll Be Doing
* Managing end-to-end payroll for 300350 client payrolls per month, including weekly, fortnightly, and monthly runs
* Supervising or mentoring junior payroll staff as needed
* Ensuring all payrolls are processed accurately and on time, including HMRC submissions (RTI, EPS, FPS)
* Handling pension submissions, auto-enrolment compliance, and statutory payments (SSP, SMP, SPP)
* Managing client queries, offering advice on payroll compliance, PAYE, and NIC
* Working closely with the wider accountancy team to support client needs
* Preparing P45s, P60s, and year-end reporting
* Keeping up-to-date with payroll legislation, especially within a practice setting
What We're Looking For
? CIPP part- or fully-qualified, or AAT with strong payroll background
? Previous experience in an accountancy practice or bureau environment is essential
? Confident using BrightPay (or similar payroll software)
? Strong working knowledge of payroll legislation, RTI, and pension auto-enrolment
? A self-starter who can hit the ground running and manage workload independently
? Excellent communication and client liaison skills
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