Payroll Manager

Castle Employment

Job: Payroll Manager

Location: York

Salary: Up to £38,000 

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established independent accountancy practice in York, providing payroll, accountancy and business advisory services to a broad portfolio of clients across Yorkshire.

The firm is looking to recruit an experienced payroll professional who can take ownership of an established payroll function. This is a hands-on role, ideal for someone who enjoys delivering an accurate, high-quality payroll service while supporting both clients and colleagues.

Benefits of the Payroll Manager role include:
  • Hybrid working 
  • Flexible working
  • Private Health Care
  • 24 days holiday, plus bank holidays (additional days for long service).
  • Paid overtime and time banking/time off in lieu.
  • Company pension scheme (increased contribution for long service).
  • Full training provided on modern payroll software
  • Opportunity to lead an established payroll function
  • Supportive and collaborative working environment
  • Varied client portfolio across multiple industries
  • Genuine long-term career opportunity within a respected independent practice
Responsibilities of the Payroll Manager role include:
  • Managing the day-to-day running of the payroll department

  • Supporting and supervising members of the payroll team

  • Processing weekly, fortnightly, four-weekly, monthly and annual payrolls

  • Managing pension auto-enrolment and pension administration

  • Processing CIS returns where required

  • Completing payroll year-end procedures

  • Setting up new PAYE and pension schemes

  • Providing payroll advice and support to clients and colleagues

  • Keeping up to date with payroll legislation and communicating changes where appropriate

  • Supporting the wider practice with payroll-related queries

Requirements of the Payroll Manager role include:
  • Previous payroll experience within an accountancy practice 

  • Strong technical payroll knowledge and understanding of current legislation

  • Excellent organisational skills with a high level of accuracy

Why join this firm?
  • Join a well-established and highly regarded independent accountancy practice

  • Lead an established payroll function with the support of an experienced team

  • Work with a varied portfolio of clients across multiple sectors

  • Benefit from hybrid working and a flexible, supportive culture

  • Receive full training on the firm's payroll software where required

  • Enjoy genuine long-term career stability within a growing practice

How to apply for the Payroll Manager role: If you'd like to find out more, please click APPLY or contact Elliot Waylen on (phone number removed) or (url removed) for a confidential discussion.
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