Average Payroll Supervisor salary in the UK

Job Title: Payroll Supervisor (Sole Charge)Location: Reading Contract Type: PermanentEmployer: Established Firm of Accountants Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 (depending on experience) FT Salary (Client is also open to a 4 day week for a pro-rata'd salary) 26 days holiday + pension + life assurance + flexible hours Discounted parking and close to all public transport routes Fully office based - but flexible to work from home if needed on certain days Overview An established and reputable firm of accountants based in Reading is seeking a highly organised, detail-focused Payroll Supervisor to take full, sole-charge responsibility for delivering end-to-end payroll services. The successful candidate will oversee approximately 70-80 client payrolls, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and exceptional client service. Key Responsibilities Manage the full, end-to-end processing of c.80 monthly, weekly, and fortnightly payrolls for a diverse portfolio of clients.Ensure all payrolls are processed accurately and on time, meeting statutory deadlines.Handle all statutory requirements including PAYE, NIC, SSP, SMP, SPP, student loans, and Auto-Enrolment pension obligations.Maintain and update payroll records, ensuring compliance with HMRC regulations and GDPR requirements.Prepare and submit RTI (Real Time Information) submissions to HMRC.Manage workplace pension schemes, including enrolments, assessments, contributions, and communication with pension providers.Act as the primary point of contact for payroll-related queries from clients, employees, HMRC, and pension providers.Reconcile payroll reports and produce payslips, summaries, journals, and year-end documentation including P60s and P11Ds.Keep up to date with changes in payroll legislation and best practices.Identify opportunities for process improvements and efficiencies within the payroll function. Skills & Experience Required Proven experience in a sole-charge payroll position, ideally within an accountancy practice or bureau environment.Experience handling high-volume, multi-frequency payrolls with autonomy.Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation, HMRC processes, and Auto-Enrolment.Proficiency in payroll software (e.g., BrightPay, Sage, Xero Payroll or similar).Excellent numerical accuracy and attention to detail.Strong communication skills with the ability to build positive client relationships.Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.Discretion and professionalism when handling sensitive information. Personal Attributes Self-motivated and able to take full ownership of the payroll function.Proactive, solution-focused, and confident in decision-making.Reliable, trustworthy, and committed to delivering high-quality work. Benefits Competitive salary commensurate with experience.Central Reading location with excellent transport links.Supportive and friendly working environment within a respected accountancy firm.Opportunities for professional development and ongoing training. Please get in touch for a full job spec and further details on this superb, sole charge Payroll Supervisor role. At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer.By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.

We are currently partnering with an award winning Bristol based Charity, who are recruiting for a Payroll Supervisor to join the team during an exciting period of transformation a 12 month FTC with the potential for a permanent role.This is a full-time position with a salary band of c.£30,500 - £37,500(subject to experience) with interviews ideally to be held before Christmas to prepare for a January start date. This is a hybrid position with travel to the office required 2/3 days per week.Duties will include (but are not limited to): Ensuring smooth and accurate delivery of the monthly payroll to 1,100 employees and ensuring reconciliations are completed Ensuring all third party deductions made from employees are paid over accurately and on time to third partiesDeputising for the Payroll Manager when necessary, including processing payroll through to balance, doing the BACS and paying the tax and NI to HMRCProducing reports to various sites, the finance team and other stakeholders Managing overpayments including communication with the manager and employee, tracking and recording repayments and communicating with all relevant parties Supporting the team and wider organisation through a period of change as they prepare for a new system implementationProviding leadership and line management for the Payroll OfficerExperience and skills required:Two years experience in a payroll position Intermediate MS Excel stills (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables)Rewards and benefits:25 days annual leave plus bank holidaysCompany Sick PayPension SchemeBlue Light CardWorking hours:35 hours per week Monday – Friday, 9am-5pm (flexible)Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.At James Andrews Recruitment Solutions we try to respond to all applications personally, however, due to the high volume of applications this is not always possible. If you have not heard back from us within 72 hours, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.Don’t forget our recommendation scheme: Recommend a friend or colleague to us and receive up to £100 each once they have completed 20 days in a role via James Andrews! Terms and conditions apply, contact us for details.

Alexander Daniels has partnered exclusively with a well-established UK manufacturer to recruit an experienced Payroll Supervisor. This hands-on role involves managing end-to-end payroll across multiple companies, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency. Please note: This role is based on-site in Derby, five days per week. Flexible arrangements may be considered for the right candidate, including part-time or full-time hours. Key Responsibilities Manage multiple payrolls (weekly and monthly) for employees across several entities. Administer contracts, pensions, and statutory compliance. Process hours from digital clocking systems into payroll software. Maintain accurate employee records and respond to payroll queries. Provide ad hoc support to finance/admin functions as needed. Requirements Proven experience managing end-to-end payroll for multiple entities. Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation, contracts, and pensions. Experience with payroll software. Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills. Ability to work independently and manage competing deadlines.