We are seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to take full ownership of our payroll function. This is a hands-on, autonomous role responsible for the end-to-end delivery of client payrolls. The ideal candidate will have strong UK payroll experience and enjoy working independently within a supportive team.
Key Highlights
Technical Skills Required
Benefits & Perks
Job Description
Salary: £35,000 – £42,000 (DOE)
Location: Remote (UK-based)
Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm
Contract: Permanent
Venn Accounts is a fast-growing, award-winning UK accountancy practice supporting ambitious businesses nationwide. We are a Certified B Corporation and UK Accountancy Excellence Awards Winners (ESG Excellence, 2025).
We are now looking for an experienced Payroll Manager to take full ownership of our payroll function.
This is a hands-on, autonomous role responsible for the end-to-end delivery of client payrolls. You will be the primary point of contact for payroll queries and play a key role in ensuring accuracy, compliance, and a high-quality client experience.
This is a fully remote position, ideal for someone with strong UK payroll experience who enjoys responsibility and working independently within a supportive team.
Payroll Operations
- End-to-end processing of weekly and monthly UK payrolls
- Managing PAYE schemes and payroll calculations
- Handling statutory payments (SSP, SMP, SPP, etc.)
- Managing pensions and auto-enrolment compliance
- Submitting RTI (FPS / EPS) filings accurately and on time
- Reviewing payroll outputs and payslips before release
- Managing payroll year-end processes (P60s, P11Ds where applicable)
- Ensuring ongoing compliance with HMRC and UK payroll legislation
Client & Practice Support
- Acting as the main point of contact for payroll clients
- Responding to payroll queries from clients and internal teams
- Liaising with HMRC, pension providers, and other third parties
- Supporting the onboarding of new payroll clients
- Maintaining accurate payroll records and documentation
Wider Business Support
- Supporting other areas of the practice during busy periods, including:
- Basic bookkeeping
- VAT or administrative assistance
- Process improvements and internal documentation
- Ad-hoc projects
Essential
- Proven experience managing UK payroll end to end
- Strong knowledge of PAYE, RTI, and auto-enrolment
- Experience using payroll software (BrightPay, Xero Payroll, Sage, or similar)
- High attention to detail and excellent organisational skills
- Confident communicator, comfortable dealing directly with clients
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a remote environment
Desirable
- Experience within an accountancy practice or payroll bureau
- Exposure to bookkeeping or VAT
- Familiarity with Xero and cloud-based accounting systems
- Fully remote working
- Fixed working hours (9:00am – 5:00pm)
- Salary of £38,000 – £48,000 depending on experience
- A role with real ownership and autonomy
- Opportunity to grow with the practice as the payroll function develops
- Supportive, values-led culture aligned with B Corp principles
- Venn Accounts is an equal opportunities employer. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Any offer of employment will be subject to verification.