Practice - Payroll Administrator/ Manager

Location Hull
Discipline: Accounting
Contact name: Carly Dunn

Contact email: carly@supreme-ss.com
Job ref: 5284

Payroll Administrator / Manager – Hull

Location: Hull, East Yorkshire
Position Type: Permanent, Full-time | Payroll Administrator / Manager
Industry: Chartered Accountancy / Business Advisers
Salary: £28,000 – £38,000 (depending on experience and qualifications)

About the Role

  • Join a well-established Yorkshire-based accountancy firm with regional presence and strong reputation

  • Be part of a people-first culture that values collaboration, learning, and client service

  • Lead and manage payroll operations and contribute to broader accounting support across client portfolios

Key Responsibilities

  • Process payrolls (weekly, monthly, and other frequencies) for multiple clients, ensuring timeliness and accuracy

  • Oversee payroll compliance (RTI, auto-enrolment, statutory payments, pension schemes, NIC, etc.)

  • Respond to payroll queries from clients and staff, ensuring excellent client service

  • Reconcile payroll liabilities (PAYE, NIC, pensions, etc.) and ensure correct remittances

  • Prepare reports, payslips, journals, and summaries for integration into client accounting systems

  • Manage and supervise junior payroll staff or payroll assistants (if applicable)

  • Stay current with payroll legislation, HMRC changes, and best practices, and update colleagues/clients accordingly

  • Support integration of payroll with accounting and HR systems, recommending software/process improvements

  • Assist with year-end payroll tasks, P60s, P11Ds, and liaise with external auditors when needed

Ideal Candidate Profile

  • Payroll qualification (e.g. CIPP) or equivalent demonstrable experience

  • Proven experience in payroll roles within accountancy or practice environment

  • Strong understanding of UK payroll legislation, pension auto-enrolment, and RTI

  • Experience using payroll software and connecting with accounting systems

  • Excellent attention to detail and strong numerical skills

  • Good communicator with a client-focused attitude

  • Able to lead, supervise, and mentor junior staff (for Manager-level)

  • Adaptable, proactive, and committed to continuous professional development

Benefits & Perks

  • Competitive salary within range above

  • Hybrid/office-based working to suit lifestyle demands

  • Generous holiday allowance plus option to purchase additional leave

  • Pension scheme with employer contribution matching

  • Life assurance / death in service benefit

  • Professional development support (training, certification, CPD)

  • Friendly, inclusive culture and team environment

  • Employee discounts, health and wellbeing perks (subject to firm policy)

For more information please contact the recruiter below:
Liam Daly 
Lead Talent Partner
T: 07548 836700
E: liam@supreme-ss.com