Payroll Manager

Seetec

. Manage end-to-end processing of multiple client payrolls, ensuring accuracy and compliance with agreed deadlines.

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeRemote • United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £47,500 - £52,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in UK payroll processing, including PAYE, National Insurance, and workplace pensions, while ensuring compliance and accuracy in payroll management. Proven ability to manage multiple client payrolls and deliver exceptional client service through effective communication and problem-solving skills.

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UK Payroll ProcessingPAYE KnowledgeWorkplace Pensions AdministrationPayroll ReconciliationCIPP Qualification

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Hard Skills

Payroll ProcessingRTI SubmissionsStatutory PaymentsPayroll LegislationPayroll MigrationsPayroll AdjustmentsData SecurityQuality AssuranceAnalytical SkillsProblem-Solving

Soft Skills

Client-Facing CommunicationOrganisational SkillsAttention to DetailCommercial AwarenessCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Sage 50

Certifications & Qualifications

CIPP Qualification

Industry Keywords

Payroll BureauManaged ServicesSME ClientsAuto-EnrolmentPayroll Audits

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage end-to-end processing of multiple client payrolls, ensuring accuracy and compliance with agreed deadlines.
Set up new client payrolls, including employee records, pay elements, pensions, tax settings, and payroll calendars.
Process starters, leavers, salary changes, overtime, commissions, statutory payments, deductions, expenses, and other payroll adjustments.
Complete RTI submissions, manage HMRC notices, reconcile payroll liabilities, and deliver year-end activities including P60s and associated reporting.
Administer workplace pensions and auto-enrolment schemes, including enrolment assessments, submissions, reconciliations, and compliance requirements.
Act as the primary payroll contact for a portfolio of SME clients, providing expert advice and support on payroll-related matters.
Support payroll implementations, transitions, migrations, audits, health checks, and payroll improvement projects.
Identify opportunities to enhance payroll services and support wider HR and business service offerings.
Maintain high standards of payroll compliance, data security, audit trails, and quality assurance processes.
Work collaboratively with internal HR, Finance, Recruitment, and IT teams to support client requirements and service excellence.
Provide expert guidance on payroll legislation, pensions, tax, and best practice while building long-term client relationships.
Support business growth and maintain exceptional customer satisfaction.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Significant experience in UK payroll processing, ideally within an outsourced payroll bureau, payroll provider, accountancy practice, or managed services environment.
Proven experience processing payrolls from start to finish while managing multiple clients and competing deadlines.
Strong technical knowledge of PAYE, National Insurance, RTI, statutory payments, workplace pensions, auto-enrolment, and payroll legislation.
Experience setting up and implementing new payrolls, including pension scheme administration and payroll migrations.
Strong payroll reconciliation, problem-solving, and analytical skills with keen attention to detail.
Excellent client-facing communication skills with the ability to explain technical payroll matters clearly and professionally.
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.
Commercial awareness and confidence supporting client discussions, proposals, and service development opportunities.
CIPP qualification or equivalent would be advantageous.
Experience delivering payroll audits, health checks, implementations, or system migrations would be beneficial.
Sage 50 knowledge would be an advantage.
May be required to process a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS/DS) check, dependent on the role.

Benefits

Comp & perks

25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays + Birthday Day off (with the opportunity to buy additional days)
2 Volunteer Days
Pension - 5% Employee / 5% Employer
Healthcare Cash Plan, including 3x salary life assurance
Annual salary review
Refer a friend scheme
Free access to Benefit Hub, including retail discounts, cycle to work scheme, and additional voluntary benefits
Remote working available