Brabners
Payroll Manager

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THE ROLE & TEAM
We are looking for an experienced and proactive Payroll Manager to take ownership of our end-to-end payroll function. This is a standalone role, offering the opportunity to manage payroll processes independently while working closely with colleagues across Finance, HR and the wider business.
As Payroll Manager, you will be responsible for the accurate and timely processing of payroll across the business. Working as part of our Finance team, you will act as the subject matter expert for all payroll-related matters and ensure payroll operations run smoothly and compliantly.
Whether you're looking for a full-time position or a part-time opportunity, we'd welcome applications from experienced payroll professionals who can confidently manage a standalone payroll function and provide a high-quality service to the business.
Agencies: We are not accepting CVs for this role as we are aiming to fill it directly. We value your support and will reach out if required. Please do not send speculative CVs. Any unsolicited CVs sent to hiring managers or the business, without prior instruction from a member of the Talent Acquisition team, will be treated as a gift.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage the end-to-end monthly payroll process, ensuring payroll is processed accurately and on time.
- Maintain payroll records and employee data, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
- Process starters, leavers, salary changes, bonuses, overtime and statutory payments.
- Administer pension contributions and ensure compliance with auto-enrolment requirements.
- Manage payroll year-end activities, including P60s and other statutory reporting requirements.
- Ensure compliance with HMRC regulations and payroll legislation.
- Liaise with HMRC, pension providers and other external stakeholders as required.
- Reconcile payroll reports and support finance month-end processes.
- Respond to payroll-related queries from employees and managers in a professional and timely manner.
- Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes and controls.
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ABOUT YOU
We're looking for someone who can bring strong payroll expertise and confidence in managing a standalone payroll function.
You will have:
- Proven experience managing payroll from start to finish.
- Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation and HMRC requirements.
- Experience using payroll systems, ideally PayCircle.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
- A proactive and solution-focused approach.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience within a standalone payroll role would be highly advantageous.
- CIPP qualification or equivalent experience would be beneficial.


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BENEFITS
- Competitive Salary
- Flexible approach to working hours
- Bupa/ Medicash
- Discretionary bonus opportunities
- Pension scheme
- Life Insurance & Income Protection Insurance
- 25 days Annual Leave plus flex bank holidays (increasing with service)
- Option to buy 10 additional days annual leave each year
- 2 My Days (in addition to your holiday entitlement)
- Additional discretionary annual leave days
- Enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption Leave
- Career Development Opportunities
- Wellbeing and Mental Health Benefit (24/7 Employment Assistance Program & Support)
ABOUT US
Brabners is purpose-led independent law firm. A certified B Corp with award-winning environmental credentials, we seek to demonstrate that business can bring about positive change by being innovative, diverse and sustainable.
With over 200 years of history, we’re proudly anchored in the North but serve businesses and individuals across England and Wales.
We have won awards for being innovative at the Legal 500 Northern Powerhouse Awards and diverse as Manchester Law Society’s Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Champions. We are also recognised as one of the 25 best large companies to work for in the UK and have won The Legal 500 Future Lawyers awards for job satisfaction, quality of work, social life and work/life balance.
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