Payroll Manager– From £26,000- £31,500 + Benefits– Edinburgh EH10 5QE & Dalkeith EH22 1DS

The Role
Are you a skilled payroll professional with a sharp eye for detail? Ready to take full ownership of the payroll process in a friendly, fast-paced environment? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you.

We are a close-knit, supportive team based in Edinburgh and Dalkeith, looking for a Payroll Manager to oversee our end-to-end payroll services.

You will be responsible for managing all aspects of our payroll service. This includes working closely with clients, team members and external bodies such as HMRC. You will ensure everything runs smoothly – from monthly processing to legislation updates.

If this sounds like the right move for your career, we want to hear from you. Apply today and take the next step in your payroll career.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the full payroll process from start to finish, ensuring compliance with legislation and deadlines.
• Work with business owners, HMRC, and external agencies to resolve queries.
• Process new starters, leavers, and salary adjustments.
• Calculate and process maternity pay, income tax, holiday pay, and sickness pay.
• Maintain accurate manual and digital payroll records.
• Provide clear and professional advice on payroll matters to colleagues and clients.
• Ensure prompt and accurate processing, payments, reporting, and record keeping.
• Stay up to date with payroll legislation and software developments.

The Company

Ian J Brown & Co is a long-established firm with a bang-up-to-date approach to accountancy.

A trusted heritage with a modern approach.

Friendly and approachable, we’ve been taking care of individuals and businesses since 1986.

The Benefits

• Flexible working hours & early finish on Fridays (12:30pm).
• 33 days annual holiday including bank holidays.
• Long-service holiday rewards.
• Small team structure with opportunities for promotion.
• Regular social events.
• Company pension scheme.
• Supportive training environment.
• Enhanced sick pay.
• Private healthcare.

The Person

• At least 4 years’ payroll experience in an office environment.
• Strong knowledge of payroll software (BrightPay, Sage).
• In-depth understanding of PAYE legislation.
• Experience with auto-enrolment and pension schemes (Smart Pensions, Nest, People’s Pension).
• Previous experience in an accountancy practice managing your own client portfolio.

Contact information

Anna Mclay