Payroll Manager

Sharp Consultancy are working with a growing and ambitious business based in Derbyshire who are looking to appoint a Payroll Manager on a full-time, permanent basis.

This is a stand-alone role offering full ownership of the payroll function and the opportunity to shape the department as the business continues its impressive growth trajectory.

Role:

This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced Payroll professional who thrives in a hands-on environment. Reporting to senior management, you will take full responsibility for the end-to-end payroll process, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency across the function.

As the company expands, there is significant scope for the payroll function to grow, offering genuine progression and the potential to build a team around you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Full ownership of the company’s payroll processes
• Ensuring accurate and timely processing of all employee payments
• Handling pension submissions, HMRC payments, and all statutory reporting
• Liaising with internal departments and external stakeholders
• Supporting year-end processes including P60s, P11Ds, etc.
• Advising on best practice and implementing process improvements as needed

About You:

• Proven experience in end-to-end payroll processing (standalone or supervisory role preferred)
• Up-to-date knowledge of UK payroll legislation
• Confident using payroll systems and Excel
• Excellent communication and organisation skills
• Ability to work autonomously and take initiative
• Ambitious and keen to grow with the role

What’s on Offer:

• Competitive salary (DOE)
• Full ownership of the payroll function
• Supportive leadership with a forward-thinking culture
• Excellent potential for future team development and career progression

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Payroll Manager seeking autonomy, stability, and a long-term career path within a dynamic and supportive business.

If you would like to know more about this role, please apply ASAP

Sharp Consultancy is a finance and accountancy recruitment specialist assisting accounting and finance divisions of businesses in the Yorkshire and Derbyshire area. With over 30 years\’ experience we pride ourselves on sourcing excellent finance professionals across all divisions of an accounts function.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction. To apply please send your CV to the e-mail address stated, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications, we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within seven days, please note that on this occasion your application has not been successful.