Payroll Manager

Payroll Manager Independent Accountancy Practice Near Chorley£35,000 - £40,000 Permanent Full-Time

A well-established and well-regarded independent practice near Chorley is looking for an experienced Payroll Manager to take full ownership of their payroll bureau function.

This is a genuine career role not a stepping stone. You'll have real responsibility, a solid team around you, and a practice that values doing things properly.

What's On Offer

• £35,000 - £40,000 depending on experience
• 23-25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Free on-site parking
• Workplace pension
• Flexible work pattern
• Hybrid working considered after training/probation

The Role

You'll be leading end-to-end payroll for a varied and well-established bureau portfolio - a healthy mix of weekly, 4-weekly, monthly, and director-only payrolls across a broad client base. Supported by a payroll assistant (with potential to grow to two), your responsibilities will include:

• End-to-end processing across all pay frequencies and client types
• All HMRC submissions, RTI filings, and regulatory compliance
• CIS payrolls managed through Xero, with BrightPay as the practice's primary payroll platform
• Year-end processes P60s, P11Ds, and keeping clients informed through legislative changes
• Auto-enrolment and pension administration
• Handling client queries and acting as the main point of contact for payroll matters
• Leading, mentoring, and supporting your assistant(s)

What They're Looking For

• Solid end-to-end payroll experience bureau or practice background preferred
• BrightPay experience an advantage; Xero familiarity useful where CIS is involved
• Comfortable managing HMRC submissions and year-end independently
• Experience supporting or mentoring a junior team member
• Strong client-facing skills professional, clear, and calm under pressure
• Someone who takes genuine ownership of their work

This is a confidential vacancy being handled exclusively by ALF Recruit. For a straightforward conversation about this role, get in touch with the team.