Payroll Manager

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Payroll Manager driving and developing an established payroll bureau at Scrutton Bland. Responsible for managing payroll queries and enhancing payroll efficiency.

Posted 6/23/2026full-timeIpswich • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £45,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide subject matter expertise across payroll, both internally and externally for our clients
Able to deal with advanced and complex queries from both our clients and members of the payroll team
Line manager and support team members on a daily basis, identifying opportunities to further develop and train.
Have prior experience of implementing new systems and payroll software
Build and maintain relationships with a diverse portfolio of clients.
Leverage expertise across all aspects of payroll processing, from data input to report generation.
Identify opportunities to optimise and modernise payroll processes to aid efficiencies
Support the Head of Payroll which may involve client queries, projects, or day to day operational requirements

Requirements

What you’ll need

We're seeking a candidate who is passionate about the detail and the service we provide, and is competent in all aspects of payroll processing.
Strong leadership skills to guide and support team members, therefore prior experience of line managing is desirable.
Excellent relationship-building skills to maintain client relationships.
Forward-thinking and problem-solving abilities to enhance payroll processes and client experience.
CIPP qualified is desirable for the role, but not essential

Benefits

Comp & perks

Starting salary of up to £45,000, depending on experience
Flexible working in a hybrid environment
Commitment to continued learning and development
38 days holiday (including 8 bank holidays and 3 days Christmas closure)
Option to purchase a further 5 days holiday
Life Assurance up to 4 x salary and contribution towards the Firm’s pension scheme
Access to our health cash plan (Health Shield) day one, where you can claim towards your dental, optical, health and wellbeing expenses
Employee health and wellbeing programme
Opportunity to participate in the Scrutton Bland Foundation, supporting the local community through volunteering days

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Hard Skills & Tools

payroll processingdata inputreport generationpayroll software implementationprocess optimization

Soft Skills

leadershipteam supportrelationship buildingproblem solvingattention to detail

Certifications

CIPP