Payroll & Book-keeping Manager Job at City of Westminster, London Full Time

We are looking for an experienced Payroll and Bookkeeping Manager to join our growing accountancy practice based in W2, London.

This is a varied role managing a large portfolio of client payrolls, bookkeeping work, CIS returns, pension filings and client system integrations. The successful candidate will take ownership of payroll and bookkeeping workflows, work with a wide range of clients and industries, and become part of a supportive office-based team.

Responsibilities

Payroll

• Process and manage 150+ client payrolls.
• Use BrightPay to run weekly, monthly and other payroll cycles.
• Prepare and submit RTI filings, including FPS and EPS.
• Manage starters, leavers, P45s, P60s and year-end payroll duties.
• Keep up to date with HMRC payroll rules, PAYE, NIC, statutory pay and workplace pension requirements.

CIS and pensions

• Prepare and submit CIS returns.
• Manage pension assessments, contribution uploads and pension filings.

Bookkeeping and system integrations

• Carry out bookkeeping using Xero and QuickBooks.
• Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, Stripe and other payment platforms.
• Integrate client systems such as Stripe, bank feeds and other software.

Client support

• Deal with client queries professionally and efficiently.
• Manage multiple client deadlines accurately and on time.
• Identify issues and support improvements to payroll and bookkeeping processes.

Requirements

• Around 5 years’ payroll experience, ideally in an accountancy practice or payroll bureau.
• Strong experience using BrightPay.
• Experience managing multiple payroll clients and deadlines.
• Good knowledge of HMRC payroll rules, CIS and workplace pensions.
• Bookkeeping experience using Xero and QuickBooks.
• Strong attention to detail and good organisational skills.
• Confident communication skills when dealing with clients and colleagues.
• Reliable, proactive and comfortable working in a busy office environment.

What We Offer

• A varied role within a growing accountancy practice.
• Exposure to a wide range of clients and industries.
• A supportive office-based team environment.
• Opportunity to take ownership of the payroll and bookkeeping function.
• Long-term career development for the right candidate.