Job Description:

Job Title: Payroll Supervisor (Sole Charge)
Location: Reading
Contract Type: Permanent
Employer: Established Firm of Accountants

Salary: £10,000 - £47,000 (depending on experience) FT Salary

(Client is also open to a 4 day week for a pro-rata'd salary)

26 days holiday + pension + life assurance + flexible hours

Discounted parking and close to all public transport routes

Fully office based - but flexible to work from home if needed on certain days

Overview

An established and reputable firm of accountants based in Reading is seeking a highly organised, detail-focused Payroll Supervisor to take full, sole-charge responsibility for delivering end-to-end payroll services. The successful candidate will oversee approximately 70-80 client payrolls, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and exceptional client service.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full, end-to-end processing of c.80 monthly, weekly, and fortnightly payrolls for a diverse portfolio of clients.
• Ensure all payrolls are processed accurately and on time, meeting statutory deadlines.
• Handle all statutory requirements including PAYE, NIC, SSP, SMP, SPP, student loans, and Auto-Enrolment pension obligations.
• Maintain and update payroll records, ensuring compliance with HMRC regulations and GDPR requirements.
• Prepare and submit RTI (Real Time Information) submissions to HMRC.
• Manage workplace pension schemes, including enrolments, assessments, contributions, and communication with pension providers.
• Act as the primary point of contact for payroll-related queries from clients, employees, HMRC, and pension providers.
• Reconcile payroll reports and produce payslips, summaries, journals, and year-end documentation including P60s and P11Ds.
• Keep up to date with changes in payroll legislation and best practices.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and efficiencies within the payroll function.

Skills & Experience Required

• Proven experience in a sole-charge payroll position, ideally within an accountancy practice or bureau environment.
• Experience handling high-volume, multi-frequency payrolls with autonomy.
• Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation, HMRC processes, and Auto-Enrolment.
• Proficiency in payroll software (e.g., BrightPay, Sage, Xero Payroll or similar).
• Excellent numerical accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to build positive client relationships.
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Discretion and professionalism when handling sensitive information.

Personal Attributes

• Self-motivated and able to take full ownership of the payroll function.
• Proactive, solution-focused, and confident in decision-making.
• Reliable, trustworthy, and committed to delivering high-quality work.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Central Reading location with excellent transport links.
• Supportive and friendly working environment within a respected accountancy firm.
• Opportunities for professional development and ongoing training.

Please get in touch for a full job spec and further details on this superb, sole charge Payroll Supervisor role.

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