Payroll Manager in Luton

MMK Chartered Certified Accountants is a growing and dynamic accountancy practice based at Capability Green, Luton.

We provide accounting, tax, payroll, bookkeeping, and advisory services to a diverse range of businesses and individuals across the UK.

The Role

This is a key role within the practice, responsible for overseeing and delivering payroll services for a varied portfolio of clients.

The successful candidate will have full responsibility for payroll processing, compliance, client communication, and statutory reporting.

We are looking for someone with strong technical payroll knowledge who can work with minimal supervision, manage multiple deadlines, and provide an exceptional level of service to our clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Process weekly, fortnightly, four-weekly, and monthly payrolls for a portfolio of clients.
• Manage all payroll-related employee lifecycle activities, including new starters, leavers, and employee amendments.
• Calculate and process statutory payments, including SSP, SMP, SPP, and other statutory entitlements.
• Administer workplace pension schemes and fulfil auto-enrolment obligations.
• Submit RTI reports, including FPS and EPS submissions, accurately and on time.
• Produce payroll documentation, including payslips, P45s, P60s, and year-end reports.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and ensure compliance with GDPR requirements.
• Handle payroll-related queries from clients in a professional and timely manner.
• Liaise directly with HMRC, pension providers, and other relevant organisations where required.
• Monitor legislative and regulatory changes affecting payroll and ensure continued compliance.
• Take ownership of payroll processes and continuously identify opportunities for improvement.

About You

The ideal candidate will have

• Significant payroll experience within an accountancy practice, payroll bureau, or similar environment.
• Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation, RTI reporting requirements, statutory payments, and workplace pensions.
• Experience using Bright Pay and Sage Payroll software.
• Proven ability to manage payrolls independently with minimal supervision.
• Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• The ability to prioritise workloads and meet multiple deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills in writing and speaking in addition to confidence when dealing directly with clients and third parties.
• A professional, proactive, and reliable approach to work.
• Experience processing payrolls for NHS GP practices.
• Knowledge of NHS Pension Scheme administration, submissions, and reporting requirements.
• Familiarity with payroll and pension requirements specific to primary care organisations and medical practices.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Flexible part-time working arrangement.
• A friendly and supportive working environment.
• The opportunity to take ownership of a key function within a growing practice.
• Exposure to a varied client portfolio.
• Free onsite parking at Capability Green.
• 28 days annual leave (pro-rata for part-time employees)
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