Payroll Manager/Supervisor

One of the Norths leading firms of chartered accountants and business advisors employing c.1,000 staff across several offices, is looking to recruit a Payroll Manager/Supervisor to its Newcastle office to deliver high quality and timely payroll services to a portfolio of clients ranging in size and complexity. You will be part of a team managing a portfolio of new and existing clients, with responsibility for the delivery and implementation of payroll services to a high standard, with high levels of accuracy and attention to detail. Your key responsibilities as Payroll Manager/Supervisor will include: End-to-end payroll process delivery for a portfolio of clients, ensuring that the payrolls are processed and submitted each pay period in a timely and accurate manner Advising on any technical payroll matters arising, such as termination payments, payrolling of benefits and statutory payments Dealing with client and team queries in relation to payroll operations, including handling escalations Managing team workloads and allocations, providing counselling including annual and in-year reviews Preparing client fee and budget details Approving BACS files for the payment of employees Auto-Enrolment compliance Set up and attending client meetings when required Developing additional services for payroll clients Ensuring the smooth transition/implementation of new payroll clients - effective procedures for the setup of internal and external systems, tools and processes HMRC audit assistance and ensuring compliance with internal quality and risk requirements As Payroll Manager/Supervisor, you will need: Strong, end-to-end experience as Payroll Manager, Payroll Delivery Manager, Payroll Supervisor, Payroll Controller, Senior Payroll Officer or similar ideally gained in a UK bureau environment or handling larger/more complex payrolls Payroll qualifications e.g. Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals (CIPP) advantageous Expertise in understanding payroll compliance, rules and legislations in a multi-country environment, in addition to AE, RTI, Apprenticeship Levy, Statutory payments/deductions, Pension contributions and so on Understanding of related processes that impact Payroll Strong workload, project, time and stakeholder management skills Good IT skills including experience of working with Excel documents An assertive, proactive, flexible, service-driven, innovative and cooperative approach to delivery with desire to take on responsibility Excellent communication skills Rewards and benefits: Salary 40,000 - 60,000 + excellent benefits package Full time Permanent role Excellent training, support and career development opportunities Attractive city centre office and flexible working Please note: - To secure maximum pay/rewards, you must possessalloutlined experience, skills, knowledge and relevant qualifications. - High levels of interest mean we will only contact you if your application is shortlisted and this will happen within five working days. - Candidates must have the right to work in the UK permanently and without any restrictions there is no visa sponsorship on offer for this role. TPBN1_UKTJ

Created: 2025-10-24