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Join Our Growing SME Accounting Firm: Payroll & Operations Manager
Are you a payroll and operations expert who loves rolling up your sleeves, improving processes, and making a real impact in a growing business? At FBD Consultancy Accounts & Tax Ltd, we’re a dynamic SME accounting firm with big ambitions—and we’re looking for a Payroll & Operations Manager who’s ready to help us scale smartly.
Who We Are
We’re a hands-on, client-focused accounting firm that supports a wide range of small businesses. As an SME ourselves, we understand the value of efficiency, adaptability, and the human touch. We combine traditional accounting principles with modern tools and a flexible mindset.
Now, we're looking for someone who can bring structure, strategy, and scalability to our operations—with a special focus on payroll excellence.
What You'll Do
As our Payroll & Operations Manager, you’ll be at the heart of our internal engine. You’ll oversee client and internal payroll, streamline day-to-day processes, and work closely with leadership to ensure we stay compliant, efficient, and client focused.
Key Responsibilities –
1.Payroll
* Manage end-to-end payroll processing across multiple clients.
* Maintain compliance with tax and employment regulations, keeping systems and records audit-ready.
* Lead and improve internal operations (workflow design, document management, time tracking, reporting, etc).
* Optimise the use of tools like Xero, QuickBooks, Bright, Sage, Moneysoft and other SME-friendly platforms.
* Support onboarding of new clients and staff from an operational perspective.
* Identify and implement process improvements that reduce bottlenecks and enhance service delivery.
* Collaborate directly with leadership and client teams—your voice will be heard.
2.Office Operations
* Manage end-to-end office operations across multiple clients.
* Maintain compliance statutory office and health & safety regulations, keeping systems and records audit-ready.
* Lead and improve internal operations (workflow design, document management, time tracking, reporting, etc).
* Oversee and assist in the optimisation of tools like Capium, Ignition, Inform Direct, PracticeTrack and other SME-friendly platforms.
* Lead on and oversee systems and procedures in connection with all visitors to the office.
* Take ownership of relationships with third party contractors and services, including telecoms, energy, property services, I.T. etc.
* Support onboarding and offboarding of clients from an operational perspective.
* Lead on and oversee systems and procedures in connection with health & safety.
* Lead on and oversee systems and procedures in connection with information security and cyber security.
What We're Looking For
* 3–5+ years of payroll and/or operations management experience, ideally in accounting or professional services.
* Strong understanding of small business payroll, including superannuation, leave, accruals etc.
* Comfortable working across multiple systems and accounts.
* Highly organized, detail-oriented, and solution-focused.
* A self-starter who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced SME environment.
* Some experience with process automation or Standard Operating Procedures development.
Why You'll Love It Here
* Be part of a tight-knit, ambitious team where your input directly drives growth.
* Real ownership over your role and processes—no red tape, just impact.
* Flexibility in how and where you work.
* Opportunity to help shape the future of our operations and client service.
* A supportive culture that values initiative, clarity, and integrity.
How to Apply
If you’re ready to make payroll and operations your platform for growth – personally and professionally – send your resume and a short covering letter, explaining why you’re the right fit for our team to:
Brian Wright
Managing Director
FBD Consultancy Accounts & Tax Ltd.
2 Glasgow Road, Dennyloanhead, FK4 1QF
brian@fbdconsultancy.co.uk
Let’s build something great together.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Management and Manufacturing
* Industries
Accounting
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