Payroll & Book-keeping Manager

We are looking for an experienced Payroll and Bookkeeping Manager to join our growing accountancy practice based in W2, London.

This is a varied role managing a large portfolio of client payrolls, bookkeeping work, CIS returns, pension filings and client system integrations. The successful candidate will take ownership of payroll and bookkeeping workflows, work with a wide range of clients and industries, and become part of a supportive office-based team.

Payroll

• Process and manage 150+ client payrolls.
• Use BrightPay to run weekly, monthly and other payroll cycles.
• Prepare and submit RTI filings, including FPS and EPS.
• Manage starters, leavers, P45s, P60s and year-end payroll duties.
• Keep up to date with HMRC payroll rules, PAYE, NIC, statutory pay and workplace pension requirements.

CIS and pensions

• Prepare and submit CIS returns.
• Manage pension assessments, contribution uploads and pension filings.

Bookkeeping and system integrations

• Carry out bookkeeping using Xero and QuickBooks.
• Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, Stripe and other payment platforms.
• Integrate client systems such as Stripe, bank feeds and other software.

Client support

• Deal with client queries professionally and efficiently.
• Manage multiple client deadlines accurately and on time.
• Identify issues and support improvements to payroll and bookkeeping processes.

• Around 5 years' payroll experience, ideally in an accountancy practice or payroll bureau.
• Strong experience using BrightPay.
• Experience managing multiple payroll clients and deadlines.
• Good knowledge of HMRC payroll rules, CIS and workplace pensions.
• Bookkeeping experience using Xero and QuickBooks.
• Strong attention to detail and good organisational skills.
• Confident communication skills when dealing with clients and colleagues.
• Reliable, proactive and comfortable working in a busy office environment.

• A varied role within a growing accountancy practice.
• Exposure to a wide range of clients and industries.
• A supportive office-based team environment.
• Opportunity to take ownership of the payroll and bookkeeping function.
• Long-term career development for the right candidate.