Payroll Manager

Har Aik Global Associates LLP is hiring for a client,a growing UK accountancy practice.

Role Summary

We are a growing UK accountancy practice seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to lead our Pakistan-based UK payroll operations. The successful candidate will take ownership of payroll quality, client service, team performance and statutory deadlines across a varied UK client portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise and develop the payroll team, ensuring clear allocation of work, effective capacity management and accountability for deadlines.
• Oversee and review weekly, fortnightly, four-weekly and monthly UK payrolls from input through to final approval and client delivery.
• Ensure accurate and timely RTI submissions, PAYE and National Insurance calculations, pension submissions and year-end payroll reporting.
• Manage starters, leavers, statutory payments, benefits and deductions, holiday pay, salary changes and payroll adjustments.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of UK payroll legislation, HMRC requirements, National Minimum Wage, auto-enrolment and relevant statutory changes.
• Act as the senior point of contact for client payroll queries, resolving issues professionally and communicating clearly in written andv spoken English.
• Monitor filing dates, payment deadlines, workflow status, outstanding information and client approvals to prevent late or incomplete submissions.
• Review payroll controls, reconciliations and exception reports, identifying errors or risks before payrolls are finalised.
• Train and support team members, monitor recurring errors and introduce practical improvements to processes, templates and quality controls.
• Provide reliable progress reporting to UK management and escalate technical, client or deadline risks promptly.

Essential Requirements

• Minimum eight years of relevant experience managing or processing UK payrolls.
• Current and detailed knowledge of UK payroll legislation, HMRC requirements, RTI and workplace pensions.
• Proven ability to manage a payroll team efficiently and deliver consistently against strict recurring deadlines.
• Strong payroll review, reconciliation, problem-solving and quality-control skills.
• Confident dealing directly with UK clients, including complex queries, missing information and deadline management.
• Excellent spoken and written English.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency with UK payroll software.
• Highly organised, dependable and able to take full ownership of payroll delivery and team performance.

Preferred Experience

• Previous experience within a UK accountancy practice or payroll outsourcing environment.
• Experience with BrightPay, Xero Payroll, Sage Payroll or similar UK payroll systems.
• Recognised UK payroll qualification, such as CIPP, would be advantageous but is not essential.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and a senior role within an established and growing UK accountancy group.
• Opportunity to lead and improve a dedicated UK payroll function with direct exposure to UK managers and clients.
• Clear performance expectations, professional development and opportunities for career progression.