Payroll Manager
Location: Liverpool
Salary: £60,000 - £70,000
A well-established and growing accountancy practice is looking to appoint an experienced Payroll Manager to lead and develop its payroll function.
This is a senior opportunity for an experienced payroll professional who is looking for more than simply managing the day-to-day operation. The successful candidate will take responsibility for an established payroll service, leading a team of four and playing a key role in developing and growing the service line further.
With around 300 payroll clients, there is a strong existing platform to build upon.
What you will be doing as a Payroll Manager
Leading, managing and developing a team of four payroll professionals
Overseeing the delivery of payroll services across a diverse portfolio of approximately 300 clients
Maintaining high standards of accuracy, compliance and client service
Reviewing and overseeing payroll processes and ensuring deadlines are consistently met
Acting as a senior point of contact for clients, dealing with queries and providing payroll guidance where required
Supporting and developing the existing team, including performance management, coaching and mentoring
Identifying opportunities to improve processes, systems and efficiencies across the payroll function
Building strong relationships with existing clients and helping to develop the service further
Identifying opportunities to grow the payroll client base and increase fee income
Working closely with colleagues across the wider practice to identify opportunities for service development and cross-referral
Keeping up to date with changes in payroll legislation and ensuring the team operates in line with current requirements
What you will need to succeed as a Payroll Manager
Significant experience within payroll,



ideally gained within an accountancy practice or payroll bureau environment
Previous experience managing and developing a payroll team
Strong technical knowledge of UK payroll legislation and processes
Experience managing a sizeable portfolio of payroll clients
Relevant payroll qualifications, with CIPP or equivalent qualifications highly desirable
Excellent attention to detail and a strong focus on accuracy
Strong communication and client relationship management skills
The confidence to identify and implement improvements to existing processes
A commercial mindset and an interest in developing and growing a payroll service
The ability to work autonomously while also working effectively with the wider practice
Why join this firm?
Market-competitive salary based on experience
Hybrid working
A varied portfolio of clients
Increased responsibility and client exposure
Opportunity to develop leadership and people management skills
Ongoing training and professional development
Supportive and collaborative working environment
Clear opportunities for further career progression
This is a great opportunity for an experienced Audit Senior or Assistant Manager who is ready to take on more responsibility and develop their career within a growing practice.
As an employer, we are committed to ensuring the representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps, we can take to ensure that your recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable.
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