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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