Payroll Manager

Senior Payroll Location: Wilmslow, Cheshire Salary: £32,000 - £38,000 DOE Hybrid Working: 3 days office / 2 days home Working Hours: Flexible start and finish times, with core hours of 10:00am - 4:00pm About the Role An established and growing specialist accountancy practice based in Wilmslow is looking to recruit a Senior Payroll professional to join their payroll team. The role will involve managing payroll services for a portfolio of clients, with a particular focus on consultant and medical professional clients. You will have regular direct contact with clients, providing support and guidance and ensuring payrolls are processed accurately and efficiently. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced payroll professional who enjoys working closely with clients and is looking to join a friendly, specialist practice where client relationships are highly valued. Key Responsibilities Manage payroll processing for a portfolio of clients Process monthly payrolls accurately and within deadlines Deal directly with clients regarding payroll queries Provide clear guidance and support to clients Manage payroll-related queries and resolve issues efficiently Ensure accurate calculation of salaries, deductions and other payroll elements Liaise with clients to obtain any required payroll information Maintain accurate and up-to-date payroll records Ensure payroll work is completed in line with relevant deadlines and requirements Build and maintain strong client relationships Work closely with the wider accounts and tax teams where required Experience Previous experience working within a payroll bureau or accountancy practice Strong experience managing payrolls for multiple clients Confident dealing directly with clients Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Able to explain payroll matters clearly to clients who may have limited financial knowledge Strong attention to detail and accuracy Able to manage your own workload and meet deadlines Experience working with consultant, professional or medical clients would be beneficial but is not essential Qualifications Relevant payroll qualification or equivalent experience Payroll qualifications such as CIPP are desirable Strong practical payroll experience will also be considered in place of formal qualifications Working Pattern