Log In
Sign Up
Payroll Manager
Fully Remote (UK Based)
£35,000 – £40,000 (DOE)
Reporting to: Head of Accounting
We are looking for an experienced Payroll Manager to take full ownership of payroll delivery across a portfolio of high-growth, technology-led clients.
This is a fully remote role within a modern, paperless accounting environment. You will manage monthly payroll end-to-end, ensuring accuracy, compliance and timely processing across salaries, statutory payments, pensions and HMRC filings.
Key Responsibilities
Manage a portfolio of payroll clients independently
Process monthly payroll using BrightPay Connect
Oversee RTI submissions, statutory payments and reconciliations
Manage workplace pensions and auto-enrolment compliance
Prepare and manage P11Ds and benefits reporting
Liaise directly with HMRC to resolve payroll queries
Ensure payroll data integrates accurately into accounting systems (including Xero)
Support continuous improvement of payroll systems and processes
About You
5+ years’ UK payroll experience (practice or bureau preferred)
Strong knowledge of payroll legislation, pensions and benefits compliance
Confident using BrightPay Cloud is essential
Experienced managing multiple clients independently
Highly organised, detail-focused and comfortable working remotely
Applicants must be a UK resident with the legal right to work in the UK.
If you’re a technically strong payroll professional who enjoys autonomy, accountability and working in a fully remote environment, we’d love to hear from you.
Distinct Recruitment Privacy Policy