Job Description

Description

Are you a Payroll Manager seeking your next role? Or perhaps your a supervisor and looking for your next step? We have a great opportunity for you! We are currently looking for a Payroll Manager to help drive and develop an established payroll bureau.

We are looking for someone who has extensive payroll knowledge, is ambitious, and has gained experience in either Payroll Bureau, Outsourced Payroll or In-House Payroll. You need to be someone who is able to deal with complex queries from the payroll team and clients, able to support and develop team members, and support the Head of Payroll in systems, processes and identifying business efficiencies to further enhance the payroll offering to our client's.

Key Responsibilities

Provide subject matter expertise across payroll, both internally and externally for our clients Able to deal with advanced and complex queries from both our clients and members of the payroll team Line manager and support team members on a daily basis, identifying opportunities to further develop and train. Have prior experience of implementing new systems and payroll software Build and maintain relationships with a diverse portfolio of clients. Leverage expertise across all aspects of payroll processing, from data input to report generation. Identify opportunities to optimise and modernise payroll processes to aid efficiencies Support the Head of Payroll which may involve client queries, projects, or day to day operational requirements

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

We're seeking a candidate who is passionate about the detail and the service we provide, and is competent in all aspects of payroll processing. Strong leadership skills to guide and support team members, therefore prior experience of line managing is desirable. Excellent relationship-building skills to maintain client relationships. Forward-thinking and problem-solving abilities to enhance payroll processes and client experience. CIPP qualified is desirable for the role, but not essential

And In Return?

Starting salary of up to 45,000, depending on experience Flexible working in a hybrid environment Commitment to continued learning and development 38 days holiday (including 8 bank holidays and 3 days Christmas closure) Option to purchase a further 5 days holiday Life Assurance up to 4 x salary and contribution towards the Firm's pension scheme Access to our health cash plan (Health Shield) day one, where you can claim towards your dental, optical, health and wellbeing expenses Employee health and wellbeing programme Opportunity to participate in the Scrutton Bland Foundation, supporting the local community through volunteering days.

About Scrutton Bland

Scrutton Bland is one of the UK's top 15 accounting firms, focused on serving the SME market. In 2024, we became part of Sumer, a collaboration of leading regional accountancy practices with a shared vision to champion local small to medium-sized enterprises. We are a forward-thinking accountancy practice that values creativity, collaboration, and innovation. With our team-focused culture and commitment to delivering excellence, this is an exciting opportunity for someone ready to make a real impact.