Payroll Manager

My client is a fast-growing, award-winning accountancy and tax firm based in Thames Ditton, Surrey. Their clients range from entrepreneurs and sole traders to fast-growing small businesses across a wide mix of sectors. They do more than just the numbers — we help businesses grow. They're a close-knit, supportive team offering real variety, early responsibility, and the chance to make a visible impact from day one.

Job Title: Payroll Manager

Type of Employment: Full-time

Rate of pay: £42,500 + up to 15% bonus

Location: Thames Ditton, Surrey/London

The Opportunity

As a Payroll Manager, you will be responsible for managing payrolls from start to finish for a portfolio of clients within the accountancy practice. You will ensure the accurate processing of wages, salaries, statutory payments, pension contributions, and payroll deductions while maintaining compliance with HMRC requirements and payroll legislation. You will provide a reliable and responsive service to clients, building strong relationships, resolving payroll queries, and supporting continuous improvements to payroll processes and systems.

What you'll be doing:

· Processing and calculating payrolls for a portfolio of over 250 clients, including basic pay, overtime, commissions, holiday pay, pension contributions, starters and leavers, statutory payments, and HMRC submissions through RTI.

· Ensuring all statutory deductions and payments are calculated and processed accurately, such as SMP, SPP and SSP

· Preparing and submitting pension contribution information to pension providers, ensuring compliance with auto-enrolment requirements.

· Managing year-end payroll procedures, including issuing P60s...