Location
Northampton, Northamptonshire
Industry sector
Accounting, Finance
Job type
Permanent | Full Time
Job start date
ASAP
Posted date
01/10/2025
Closing date
01/11/2025
Northampton – Head of Payroll – £50k to £65k We are recruiting for a senior payroll leader to head up the payroll function within a highly regarded accountancy and professional services firm. This is a key management position, combining hands-on technical delivery with leadership of the payroll team and oversight of the team. The firm offers hybrid working, strong benefits, and excellent scope for influence and progression, though they would like a reasonable amount of office based time, for you to communicate with the leadership team and staff. Benefits: Competitive salary & annual discretionary bonusHybrid / flexible workingGenerous holidays (increasing with service)Option to buy additional holiday birthday offPrivate medical insurance & contributory pensionSubsidised gym, wellbeing support & regular social eventsFully funded professional trainingFree parking Key Responsibilities: Lead the end-to-end payroll process for a wide portfolio of clientsManage, develop, and support the payroll teamTake ownership of complex and larger client payrollsEnsure compliance with HMRC regulations, pensions, and legislationDrive improvements, automation, and system developmentCollaborate with internal teams and external providersAct as the firm’s payroll expert for queries and escalationsSupport business development and onboarding of new clients Key Requirements: Proven experience in payroll managementGood technical knowledge, with accountancy practice or bureau experience helpfulAbility to balance leadership with hands-on client deliveryCommercial acumen and interest in developing the bureau offering