Salary: Market related
Reference: 481
Payroll Manager
Location: Carlisle and Workington (Lake District area)
Salary: Up to £40,000 + 17% performance-related bonus
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
This is a great opportunity to join a well-established and highly regarded accountancy practice based in Carlisle or Workington. This is an office-based role, offering stability, ownership, and a supportive working environment.
The Opportunity
We’re working in partnership with a growing and reputable firm to recruit an experienced Payroll Manager.
This role offers the chance to take ownership of a varied client portfolio, delivering accurate and compliant payroll services while building strong client relationships and maintaining high service standards.
The Role
You’ll be responsible for managing the end-to-end payroll function for a range of clients across different sectors.
The role requires a strong understanding of payroll processes and legislation, along with a proactive approach to ensuring everything is delivered accurately and on time.
Key Responsibilities
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Managing payroll for a varied and potentially high-volume client portfolio
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Processing end-to-end payroll, including starters, leavers, salary changes, and statutory deductions
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Collating and processing payroll data such as timesheets, expenses, and adjustments
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Calculating PAYE, National Insurance, pensions, and statutory payments (SMP, SSP, SPP)
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Processing salary sacrifice schemes and annual pay reviews
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Preparing and submitting RTI filings and pension submissions
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Liaising with HMRC, pension providers, and external bodies
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Ensuring the accuracy and integrity of payroll data and systems
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Maintaining audit records and supporting compliance requirements
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Producing payroll reports and management information
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Responding to client queries in a professional and timely manner
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Supporting payroll system improvements and process enhancements
About You
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At least 5 years’ payroll experience (practice or payroll bureau preferred)
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Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation including PAYE, NI, and pensions
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Experience managing multiple clients or high-volume payrolls
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Confident using payroll systems, with good Excel and IT skills
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High attention to detail and strong organisational skills
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Comfortable dealing with clients and building relationships
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Proactive and reliable, with a solutions-focused approach
What’s on Offer
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Competitive salary + 17% bonus
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Established and varied client portfolio
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Stable role within a well-regarded firm
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Supportive and collaborative team
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Flexible start and finish times
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Opportunity to take ownership of the payroll function
Important Information
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This is an office-based role in Carlisle
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You must have the right to work in the UK
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No sponsorship available
INDWIN
Our clients and their customers come from diverse backgrounds and so do we. We hire our people from various walks of life, each of whom make our company stronger with their talent, uniqueness, and expertise. This is what makes our company special; if you want to help us grow and take this ethos to our clients, then we cannot wait to collaborate with you!
The UK has now left the European Union. Any EU, EEA or Swiss citizens living in the UK that wish to remain in the UK post Brexit need to apply to the EU Settlement Scheme. Although the closing date for applications was 30th Jun 2021, if you have not yet applied but believe that you would qualify under the EU Settlement Scheme, the Home Office have confirmed that they will consider late applications. For further information please see https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/eu-eea-swiss
Many Thanks
Our clients and their customers come from diverse backgrounds and so do we. We hire our people from various walks of life, each of whom make our company stronger with their talent, uniqueness, and expertise. This is what makes our company special; if you want to help us grow and take this ethos to our clients, then we cannot wait to collaborate with you!
The UK has now left the European Union. Any EU, EEA or Swiss citizens living in the UK that wish to remain in the UK post Brexit need to apply to the EU Settlement Scheme. Although the closing date for applications was 30th Jun 2021, if you have not yet applied but believe that you would qualify under the EU Settlement Scheme, the Home Office have confirmed that they will consider late applications. For further information please see https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/eu-eea-swiss
Many Thanks
