Payroll Manager

Workington (Office-Based) £35,000 Contract: Full-Time, Permanent

The Role

An experienced Payroll Manager role managing end-to-end payroll for a varied portfolio of clients within a busy accountancy practice.

You will ensure accurate payroll processing, maintain compliance with payroll legislation, and act as a trusted point of contact for client payroll queries while working closely with internal teams.

Key Responsibilities

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Manage end-to-end payroll processing for multiple clients

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Process starters, leavers, tax code changes and payroll amendments

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Calculate statutory payments including SMP and SPP

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Manage pension administration and salary sacrifice schemes

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Submit payroll returns and year-end reporting to HMRC

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Process payroll payments to employees, HMRC and pension providers

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Respond to payroll queries from clients and employees

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Prepare payroll reports and client billing invoices

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Maintain payroll procedures and audit records

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Support payroll system upgrades and testing

The Ideal Candidate

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Proven payroll management experience within a busy payroll environment

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Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation, tax, NI and pensions

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Experience running large computerised payrolls

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Strong Excel and IT...