Payroll Manager

Southampton, United Kingdom | Posted on 07/08/2026

TPF Recruitment is delighted to be working with awell-established and highly regarded independent firm of Chartered Accountant sin Southampton that is looking to recruit an experienced Payroll Manager. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced payroll professional who enjoys building client relationships, leading a successful payroll function and supporting a small team. You'll join a friendly and collaborative practice with an outstanding reputation for delivering afirst-class service to a varied client base, ranging from owner-managed businesses and SMEs to larger corporate organisations.

As Payroll Manager, you'll take ownership of the firm'spayroll department, ensuring the accurate and timely delivery of payroll services while acting as the key point of contact for both clients and thewider team.
The Role You'll be responsible for managing a varied portfolio ofclient payrolls while overseeing the day-to-day running of the payroll function. Alongside your technical responsibilities, you'll provide leadership,support and guidance to the payroll team, ensuring work is delivered to the highest standards.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing the end-to-end delivery of weekly, fortnightly, four-weekly and monthly payrolls for a diverse client portfolio
• Leading,motivating and developing the payroll team, providing technical support and reviewing work where required.
• Actingas the primary point of contact for payroll clients, building long-term relationships and providing expert advice.
• Ensuring payrolls are processed accurately and in line with current legislation andagreed deadlines.
• ReviewingPAYE, National Insurance, statutory payments, pension contributions and payroll reconciliations.
• Managing Real Time Information (RTI) submissions and ensuring compliance with HMRCrequirements.
• Supporting the implementation of new payroll clients and assisting with payroll process improvements.
• Liaising with HMRC, pension providers and other third parties to resolve technical queries.
• Maintaining high levels of data accuracy, confidentiality and GDPR compliance.
• Identifying opportunities to improve processes and enhance the overall client experience.

We're looking for an experienced payroll professional who combines strong technical knowledge with excellent people and client management skills. You'll ideally have:

• Previous experience managing payroll within an accountancy practice or payroll bureau.
• Astrong understanding of UK payroll legislation, including PAYE, National Insurance, statutory payments and auto-enrolment.
• Experience supervising or managing a payroll team.
• Knowledge of IRIS, Staffology or similar payroll software.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Aproactive approach and a genuine commitment to delivering exceptional client service.
• Strong communication skills and confidence building relationships with clients and colleagues alike.
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays.
• Agenuine opportunity to lead an established payroll function within arespected independent firm.
• Ongoing professional development and career progression.
• Flexible working arrangements to support a healthy work-life balance.
• Afriendly, supportive culture where collaboration and employee wellbeingare genuinely valued.
• Avaried client portfolio and the opportunity to make a real impact withinthe business.

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