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 Accountantsin Southampton that is looking to recruit an experienced Payroll Manager. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced payrollprofessional who enjoys building client relationships, leading a successfulpayroll function and supporting a small team. You'll join a friendly andcollaborative practice with an outstanding reputation for delivering afirst-class service to a varied client base, ranging from owner-managedbusinesses 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 payrollservices 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 payrollfunction. Alongside your technical responsibilities, you'll provide leadership,support and guidance to the payroll team, ensuring work is delivered to thehighest standards. Key responsibilities include:

• Managingthe end-to-end delivery of weekly, fortnightly, four-weekly and monthlypayrolls for a diverse client portfolio
• Leading,motivating and developing the payroll team, providing technical supportand reviewing work where required.
• Actingas the primary point of contact for payroll clients, building long-termrelationships and providing expert advice.
• Ensuringpayrolls are processed accurately and in line with current legislation andagreed deadlines.
• ReviewingPAYE, National Insurance, statutory payments, pension contributions andpayroll reconciliations.
• ManagingReal Time Information (RTI) submissions and ensuring compliance with HMRCrequirements.
• Supportingthe implementation of new payroll clients and assisting with payrollprocess improvements.
• Liaisingwith HMRC, pension providers and other third parties to resolve technicalqueries.
• Maintaininghigh levels of data accuracy, confidentiality and GDPR compliance.
• Identifyingopportunities to improve processes and enhance the overall clientexperience.
  

Requirements

We're looking for an experienced payroll professional whocombines strong technical knowledge with excellent people and client managementskills. You'll ideally have:

• Previousexperience managing payroll within an accountancy practice or payrollbureau.
• Astrong understanding of UK payroll legislation, including PAYE, NationalInsurance, statutory payments and auto-enrolment.
• Experiencesupervising or managing a payroll team.
• Knowledgeof IRIS, Staffology or similar payroll software.
• Excellentorganisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Aproactive approach and a genuine commitment to delivering exceptionalclient service.
• Strongcommunication skills and confidence building relationships with clientsand colleagues alike.
  
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays.
• Agenuine opportunity to lead an established payroll function within arespected independent firm.
• Ongoingprofessional development and career progression.
• Flexibleworking 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.
  

We're keen to remain the leading provider of the best accountancy talent in the South-East. We are continually exploring ways to expand our network and we know that great candidates like you can introduce us to other equally brilliant people. We're looking to work with the best accountancy practice and tax staff in the South-East so if your friends, family, or colleagues are considering a new opportunity and can demonstrate relevant experience, we'd love to speak to them.

For every candidate you refer and we subsequently place into a permanent position, we will give you up to £500 of Love2Shop vouchers. (Terms & Conditions apply).