Payroll Manager - Chartered Accountants

Reference: 247901373_1758557636

Butler Rose are delighted to be partnering with a well-established, independent firm of chartered accountants in Leighton Buzzard who are seeking an experienced Payroll Professional to join their friendly team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a busy practice environment and wants to take ownership of a varied and interesting payroll portfolio.

The Role:

  • Processing payrolls for around 180 companies, covering approximately 800 employees.
  • A mixture of payroll frequencies - including weekly, four-weekly, and monthly - with the vast majority being straightforward monthly salaried payrolls.
  • Payroll sizes vary: the largest has around 40 employees, while around 60 are single-employee payrolls.
  • Full end-to-end payroll processing using Qtac/Qpay.
  • Managing Pension Auto Enrolment obligations.
  • Ensuring all payrolls are delivered accurately and on time to meet client expectations.
  • Handling payroll queries professionally and efficiently.

The Person:

  • Previous practice experience is essential - you'll be used to running multiple payrolls for a variety of clients.
  • Knowledge of Qtac/Qpay is desirable, but not essential.
  • Hands-on, detail-focused, and able to work confidently to strict deadlines.
  • Experienced in dealing with Pension Auto Enrolment.
  • Comfortable working 100% office-based in Leighton Buzzard.

Benefits & Package:

  • Circa £35,000
  • 4% non-contributory pension scheme.
  • Competitive holiday plus bank holidays (currently under review for improvement).
  • Membership of a health scheme.
  • Contribution towards annual car parking costs.
  • Office hours: 9-5 with 30 mins lunch Monday-Thursday, and 9-3 on Fridays.

This is a stable, secure, and supportive firm where you will be the go-to payroll expert, making a real impact in a close-knit practice environment.

If you're an experienced payroll professional with practice experience and are happy to be 100% office based in Leighton Buzzard, please get in touch with Victoria Newing at Butler Rose to find out more - 07384237958 / v . newing @ butlerrose . com

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Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

£35,000.00
Per annum
Up to GBP35000.00 per annum
Added 22/09/2025
Reference: 247901373_1758557636

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