Payroll Specialist (Practice / Bureau) | £28,000 – £36,000 + Benefits | Manchester | Hybrid Working | Career Development | Permanent

NC Associates are working in partnership with a well-established and highly regarded accountancy practice / payroll bureau based in Manchester to recruit an experienced Payroll Specialist. This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive and collaborative firm managing a varied client portfolio while benefiting from strong training, flexible working and long-term progression opportunities.

You will take responsibility for managing end-to-end payroll processes across a diverse client base while working closely with Managers, Partners and wider client service teams.

• Processing end-to-end weekly, fortnightly and monthly payrolls

• Managing a varied portfolio of payroll bureau clients

• Processing starters, leavers, SSP, SMP and pensions

• Submitting RTI returns to HMRC

• Managing auto-enrolment pension submissions

• Handling payroll queries from clients and employees

• Ensuring payroll compliance with current legislation

• Reconciling payroll reports prior to submission

• Liaising directly with HMRC where required

• Supporting year-end processes including P60s and P11Ds (where applicable)

• Building and maintaining strong client relationships

• Supporting process improvements within the payroll function

• Previous experience working within a practice or payroll bureau environment (essential)

• Strong working knowledge of end-to-end payroll processing

• Experience managing multiple payrolls across a client portfolio

• Familiarity with payroll systems such as Sage, BrightPay or similar

• Up-to-date knowledge of payroll legislation and compliance requirements

• Excellent communication and organisational skills

• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage deadlines effectively

• Salary: £28,000 – £36,000 (depending on experience)

• Hybrid working

• Flexible working environment

• Exposure to a varied client portfolio

• Supportive and collaborative team culture

• Structured progression opportunities

• Modern Manchester office location

• Competitive benefits package

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Payroll Specialist looking to develop their career within a progressive and supportive accountancy practice environment.

If you have the skills and experience detailed above and are looking to join a respected Manchester-based firm, please contact Tom Crouch at NC Associates

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