Payroll Manager
CV-LibraryOakham, RutlandpermanentPosted: 2 June 2026
Apply NowPayroll Manager | Hybrid Working | £38,000 - £45,000
Portfolio Payroll are proud to be partnering with an award-winning firm on the search for a Payroll Manager.
Job Overview
You will supervise a team of 2 as well as be responsible for processing payrolls on behalf of clients.
Day to Day Responsibilities:
Manage end-to-end payroll processing for a number of clients employees (monthly/weekly)
Ensure accurate calculation of salaries, overtime, bonuses, statutory payments (SSP, SMP, SPP, etc.)
Submit RTI returns (FPS/EPS) to HMRC on time
Oversee payroll reconciliations and resolve discrepancies
Ensure accurate year-end processing (P60s, P11Ds PSA where applicable)
Manage auto-enrolment processes:
Assessments, enrolments, re-enrolments
Ensure timely and accurate pension submissions to providers (e.g. NEST, TPP)
Reconcile pension contributions
Lead, coach, and develop payroll staff
Allocate workload and ensure service delivery standards
Act as escalation point for complex payroll queries
Essential Skills and Competencies:
Experience processing payrolls on behalf of clients
Experience with supervising staff
High level of organisational ability; ability to work to tight deadlines and targets
Strong communication, leadership and management skills
Strong stakeholder management experience
Desirable Skills and Competencies:
Experience working within a an accountancy practice or payroll bureau
Experience using multiple payroll platforms
A fundamental understanding of UK payroll legislation
51730MT
INDPAYS
The Portfolio Group are acting on behalf of our client in recruiting for this position
Portfolio Payroll are proud to be partnering with an award-winning firm on the search for a Payroll Manager.
Job Overview
You will supervise a team of 2 as well as be responsible for processing payrolls on behalf of clients.
Day to Day Responsibilities:
Manage end-to-end payroll processing for a number of clients employees (monthly/weekly)
Ensure accurate calculation of salaries, overtime, bonuses, statutory payments (SSP, SMP, SPP, etc.)
Submit RTI returns (FPS/EPS) to HMRC on time
Oversee payroll reconciliations and resolve discrepancies
Ensure accurate year-end processing (P60s, P11Ds PSA where applicable)
Manage auto-enrolment processes:
Assessments, enrolments, re-enrolments
Ensure timely and accurate pension submissions to providers (e.g. NEST, TPP)
Reconcile pension contributions
Lead, coach, and develop payroll staff
Allocate workload and ensure service delivery standards
Act as escalation point for complex payroll queries
Essential Skills and Competencies:
Experience processing payrolls on behalf of clients
Experience with supervising staff
High level of organisational ability; ability to work to tight deadlines and targets
Strong communication, leadership and management skills
Strong stakeholder management experience
Desirable Skills and Competencies:
Experience working within a an accountancy practice or payroll bureau
Experience using multiple payroll platforms
A fundamental understanding of UK payroll legislation
51730MT
INDPAYS
The Portfolio Group are acting on behalf of our client in recruiting for this position