Payroll Manager
Posted on Jun 5, 2026 by CV-Library
Leicestershire, United Kingdom
Accountancy
Immediate Start
£40k - £40k Annual
Full-Time
Payroll Manager — Accountancy Practice (Rutland) Salary: £40,000 | Hybrid: 3 days office / 2 days home | Line management: Team of 3
Cherry Professional is delighted to be working with an established and well-regarded firm of Accountants in Rutland to hire a Payroll Manager to take ownership of a busy payroll function and lead a team of three. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys combining operational delivery with improving processes and helping develop the payroll service line.
The role You’ll manage end-to-end payroll delivery across a large and varied client base, ensuring a high-quality, compliant service. Alongside day-to-day leadership, you’ll play a key role in streamlining procedures, improving controls, and identifying opportunities to grow revenue from payroll and related services.
Key responsibilities
Lead, mentor and develop a team of 3 payroll professionals
Oversee the accurate and timely delivery of multiple payrolls across a sizeable client portfolio
Act as an escalation point for complex queries and client issues
Review and improve payroll processes to increase efficiency, consistency and client experience
Identify and propose service improvements and new revenue streams (e.g., additional advisory/support services linked to payroll)
Ensure payroll activity remains compliant with relevant legislation and best practice
Build strong internal relationships with wider teams to support a seamless client serviceWhat we’re looking for
Proven experience in payroll (practice experience is ideal, but not essential if you have strong multi-client exposure)
Experience managing or mentoring others (or ready to step into a leadership role)
Strong working knowledge of payroll processes and compliance
A process-improvement mindset — you enjoy finding better ways of doing things
Confident communicator with a customer-focused approachWhat’s on offer
£40,000 salary
Hybrid working: 3 days in the office (Oakham), 2 days from home
A leadership role with scope to make genuine improvements and add value
The chance to help shape and grow an important service line within the firmTo learn more, apply today with your up to date CV.
Cherry Professional are recruiting for this opportunity on behalf of our client. Please view our Privacy Policy on our website to understand how your data will be used if you apply for this role
Cherry Professional is delighted to be working with an established and well-regarded firm of Accountants in Rutland to hire a Payroll Manager to take ownership of a busy payroll function and lead a team of three. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys combining operational delivery with improving processes and helping develop the payroll service line.
The role You’ll manage end-to-end payroll delivery across a large and varied client base, ensuring a high-quality, compliant service. Alongside day-to-day leadership, you’ll play a key role in streamlining procedures, improving controls, and identifying opportunities to grow revenue from payroll and related services.
Key responsibilities
Lead, mentor and develop a team of 3 payroll professionals
Oversee the accurate and timely delivery of multiple payrolls across a sizeable client portfolio
Act as an escalation point for complex queries and client issues
Review and improve payroll processes to increase efficiency, consistency and client experience
Identify and propose service improvements and new revenue streams (e.g., additional advisory/support services linked to payroll)
Ensure payroll activity remains compliant with relevant legislation and best practice
Build strong internal relationships with wider teams to support a seamless client serviceWhat we’re looking for
Proven experience in payroll (practice experience is ideal, but not essential if you have strong multi-client exposure)
Experience managing or mentoring others (or ready to step into a leadership role)
Strong working knowledge of payroll processes and compliance
A process-improvement mindset — you enjoy finding better ways of doing things
Confident communicator with a customer-focused approachWhat’s on offer
£40,000 salary
Hybrid working: 3 days in the office (Oakham), 2 days from home
A leadership role with scope to make genuine improvements and add value
The chance to help shape and grow an important service line within the firmTo learn more, apply today with your up to date CV.
Cherry Professional are recruiting for this opportunity on behalf of our client. Please view our Privacy Policy on our website to understand how your data will be used if you apply for this role
Reference: 225210305
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Payroll Manager
Posted on Jun 5, 2026 by CV-Library
Leicestershire, United Kingdom
Accountancy
Immediate Start
£40k - £40k Annual
Full-Time
Payroll Manager — Accountancy Practice (Rutland) Salary: £40,000 | Hybrid: 3 days office / 2 days home | Line management: Team of 3
Cherry Professional is delighted to be working with an established and well-regarded firm of Accountants in Rutland to hire a Payroll Manager to take ownership of a busy payroll function and lead a team of three. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys combining operational delivery with improving processes and helping develop the payroll service line.
The role You’ll manage end-to-end payroll delivery across a large and varied client base, ensuring a high-quality, compliant service. Alongside day-to-day leadership, you’ll play a key role in streamlining procedures, improving controls, and identifying opportunities to grow revenue from payroll and related services.
Key responsibilities
Lead, mentor and develop a team of 3 payroll professionals
Oversee the accurate and timely delivery of multiple payrolls across a sizeable client portfolio
Act as an escalation point for complex queries and client issues
Review and improve payroll processes to increase efficiency, consistency and client experience
Identify and propose service improvements and new revenue streams (e.g., additional advisory/support services linked to payroll)
Ensure payroll activity remains compliant with relevant legislation and best practice
Build strong internal relationships with wider teams to support a seamless client serviceWhat we’re looking for
Proven experience in payroll (practice experience is ideal, but not essential if you have strong multi-client exposure)
Experience managing or mentoring others (or ready to step into a leadership role)
Strong working knowledge of payroll processes and compliance
A process-improvement mindset — you enjoy finding better ways of doing things
Confident communicator with a customer-focused approachWhat’s on offer
£40,000 salary
Hybrid working: 3 days in the office (Oakham), 2 days from home
A leadership role with scope to make genuine improvements and add value
The chance to help shape and grow an important service line within the firmTo learn more, apply today with your up to date CV.
Cherry Professional are recruiting for this opportunity on behalf of our client. Please view our Privacy Policy on our website to understand how your data will be used if you apply for this role
Cherry Professional is delighted to be working with an established and well-regarded firm of Accountants in Rutland to hire a Payroll Manager to take ownership of a busy payroll function and lead a team of three. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys combining operational delivery with improving processes and helping develop the payroll service line.
The role You’ll manage end-to-end payroll delivery across a large and varied client base, ensuring a high-quality, compliant service. Alongside day-to-day leadership, you’ll play a key role in streamlining procedures, improving controls, and identifying opportunities to grow revenue from payroll and related services.
Key responsibilities
Lead, mentor and develop a team of 3 payroll professionals
Oversee the accurate and timely delivery of multiple payrolls across a sizeable client portfolio
Act as an escalation point for complex queries and client issues
Review and improve payroll processes to increase efficiency, consistency and client experience
Identify and propose service improvements and new revenue streams (e.g., additional advisory/support services linked to payroll)
Ensure payroll activity remains compliant with relevant legislation and best practice
Build strong internal relationships with wider teams to support a seamless client serviceWhat we’re looking for
Proven experience in payroll (practice experience is ideal, but not essential if you have strong multi-client exposure)
Experience managing or mentoring others (or ready to step into a leadership role)
Strong working knowledge of payroll processes and compliance
A process-improvement mindset — you enjoy finding better ways of doing things
Confident communicator with a customer-focused approachWhat’s on offer
£40,000 salary
Hybrid working: 3 days in the office (Oakham), 2 days from home
A leadership role with scope to make genuine improvements and add value
The chance to help shape and grow an important service line within the firmTo learn more, apply today with your up to date CV.
Cherry Professional are recruiting for this opportunity on behalf of our client. Please view our Privacy Policy on our website to understand how your data will be used if you apply for this role
Reference: 225210305
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