Payroll Manager

Payroll Manager
£45,000 -£50,000 + Bonus scheme
Runcorn, Cheshire, with weekly travel to the head office in Prestatyn
Permanent

Sellick Partnership is proud to be working with a well-established accountancy practice based in Runcorn, which is looking for an experienced Payroll Manager to join their 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 £45,000 - £50,000. The role is based at the Runcorn office, with occasional travel to the practice's Prestatyn office.

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 occasionally to the practice's Prestatyn office to support clients and colleagues

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
* Full driving licence and willingness to travel to the Prestatyn office
* A suitable payroll qualification (CIPP or equivalent)

Benefits available alongside the Payroll Manager position include:

* Salary of £45,000 - £50,000 depending on experience
* Discretionary annual bonus of 10-20% + company car for office travel
* Supportive and collaborative team environment
* Opportunity to take real ownership of the payroll function
* Career development and progression opportunities within the practice
* Support towards relevant payroll qualifications (e.g., CIPP)

How to apply for the Payroll Manager position:

If you believe you have the required skills and experience for this Payroll Manager opportunity, apply today! Alternatively, if you would like a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Martin Richardson in the Sellick Partnership office to find out more.

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