Job Title: Payroll Supervisor (Sole Charge)
Location: Reading
Contract Type: Permanent
Employer: Established Firm of Accountants
Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 (depending on experience) FT Salary
(Client is also open to a 4 day week for a pro-rata'd salary)
26 days holiday + pension + life assurance + flexible hours
Discounted parking and close to all public transport routes
Fully office based - but flexible to work from home if needed on certain days
Overview
An established and reputable firm of accountants based in Reading is seeking a highly organised, detail-focused Payroll Supervisor to take full, sole-charge responsibility for delivering end-to-end payroll services. The successful candidate will oversee approximately 70-80 client payrolls, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and exceptional client service.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage the full, end-to-end processing of c.80 monthly, weekly, and fortnightly payrolls for a diverse portfolio of clients.
* Ensure all payrolls are processed accurately and on time, meeting statutory deadlines.
* Handle all statutory requirements including PAYE, NIC, SSP, SMP, SPP, student loans, and Auto-Enrolment pension obligations.
* Maintain and update payroll records, ensuring compliance with HMRC regulations and GDPR requirements.
* Prepare and submit RTI (Real Time Information) submissions to HMRC.
* Manage workplace pension schemes, including enrolments, assessments, contributions, and communication with pension providers.
* Act as the primary point of contact for payroll-related queries from clients, employees, HMRC, and pension providers.
* Reconcile payroll reports and produce payslips, summaries, journals, and year-end documentation including P60s and P11Ds.
* Keep up to date with changes in payroll legislation and best practices.
* Identify opportunities for process improvements and efficiencies within the payroll function.
Skills & Experience Required
* Proven experience in a sole-charge payroll position, ideally within an accountancy practice or bureau environment.
* Experience handling high-volume, multi-frequency payrolls with autonomy.
* Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation, HMRC processes, and Auto-Enrolment.
* Proficiency in payroll software (e.g., BrightPay, Sage, Xero Payroll or similar).
* Excellent numerical accuracy and attention to detail.
* Strong communication skills with the ability to build positive client relationships.
* Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
* Discretion and professionalism when handling sensitive information.
Personal Attributes
* Self-motivated and able to take full ownership of the payroll function.
* Proactive, solution-focused, and confident in decision-making.
* Reliable, trustworthy, and committed to delivering high-quality work.
Benefits
* Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
* Central Reading location with excellent transport links.
* Supportive and friendly working environment within a respected accountancy firm.
* Opportunities for professional development and ongoing training.
Please get in touch for a full job spec and further details on this superb, sole charge Payroll Supervisor role.
Desired Skills and Experience
We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Payroll Supervisor, to oversee a portfolio of payrolls, for our clients who are a friendly firm of Chartered Accountants.
Qualified by Experience - maybe 5 years + of relevant and recent experience
Payroll experience gained from working the UK is essential
You must be a UK resident and be able to work in the UK
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