TPF Recruitment
Payroll Manager

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TPF Recruitment Partnership
TPF Recruitment is pleased to be partnering with a highly respected and long-established accountancy practice in Canterbury to recruit a Payroll Manager.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a fast-growing firm with a large, successful payroll department. You will lead the delivery of payroll services for a diverse portfolio of owner-managed businesses while managing and developing a team of payroll professionals.
The role is ideal for an experienced Payroll Manager or a Payroll Supervisor ready to step up. You will play a key part in shaping the continued growth of the department, influencing processes, supporting the team, and contributing to the wider success of the practice.
Responsibilities
- Manage a varied portfolio of weekly, fortnightly, and monthly payrolls, ensuring accurate and timely processing.
- Lead, support, and develop members of the payroll team, reviewing work and providing guidance.
- Act as a main point of contact for clients, building strong relationships and responding to queries promptly.
- Ensure full compliance with current payroll legislation and oversee all reporting and submissions.
- Manage workplace pension and auto-enrolment requirements, including assessments and submissions.
- Contribute to the development of efficient systems and processes across the department.
- Work closely with partners and senior management to support the ongoing expansion of the payroll service.
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Requirements
- Significant payroll experience, ideally within an accountancy practice, payroll bureau, or client-focused environment.
- Experience supervising or supporting a payroll team.
- Strong technical payroll knowledge and up-to-date understanding of legislation.
- Highly organized, accurate, and confident managing multiple deadlines.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to build strong relationships with clients and colleagues.


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Benefits
- This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing, well-regarded accountancy practice with an outstanding reputation across Kent.
- The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary, ongoing professional development, and the chance to play a key role within a large, established payroll team.
For further information, please contact Tristan Finch at TPF Recruitment or apply today for immediate consideration.
Contact Information:
- Phone: 01227 533 007
- Email: tristan@tpfrecruitment.com
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