Payroll Manager

Company: Castle Employment
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Location: York
Job Description:

Job: Payroll Manager

Location: York

Salary: Up to 38,000

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established independent accountancy practice in York, providing payroll, accountancy and business advisory services to a broad portfolio of clients across Yorkshire.

The firm is looking to recruit an experienced payroll professional who can take ownership of an established payroll function. This is a hands-on role, ideal for someone who enjoys delivering an accurate, high-quality payroll service while supporting both clients and colleagues.

Benefits of the Payroll Manager role include:

  • Hybrid working
  • Flexible working
  • Private Health Care
  • 24 days holiday, plus bank holidays (additional days for long service).
  • Paid overtime and time banking/time off in lieu.
  • Company pension scheme (increased contribution for long service).
  • Full training provided on modern payroll software
  • Opportunity to lead an established payroll function
  • Supportive and collaborative working environment
  • Varied client portfolio across multiple industries
  • Genuine long-term career opportunity within a respected independent practice

Responsibilities of the Payroll Manager role include:

  • Managing the day-to-day running of the payroll department
  • Supporting and supervising members of the payroll team
  • Processing weekly, fortnightly, four-weekly, monthly and annual payrolls
  • Managing pension auto-enrolment and pension administration
  • Processing CIS returns where required
  • Completing payroll year-end procedures
  • Setting up new PAYE and pension schemes
  • Providing payroll advice and support to clients and colleagues
  • Keeping up to date with payroll legislation and communicating changes where appropriate
  • Supporting the wider practice with payroll-related queries

Requirements of the Payroll Manager role include:

  • Previous payroll experience within an accountancy practice
  • Strong technical payroll knowledge and understanding of current legislation
  • Excellent organisational skills with a high level of accuracy

Why join this firm?

  • Join a well-established and highly regarded independent accountancy practice
  • Lead an established payroll function with the support of an experienced team
  • Work with a varied portfolio of clients across multiple sectors
  • Benefit from hybrid working and a flexible, supportive culture
  • Receive full training on the firm’s payroll software where required
  • Enjoy genuine long-term career stability within a growing practice

How to apply for the Payroll Manager role: If you’d like to find out more, please click APPLY or contact Elliot Waylen on (phone number removed) or (url removed) for a confidential discussion….

Posted: July 20th, 2026