Payroll Manager

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

• 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
  
  

• 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
  
  

• 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