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Part‑Time Payroll Manager / Controller

Hours: Around 2.5 to 3.5 days per week (or 20–28 hours) flexible across full days or shorter days 

 

About the Firm

You will join a professional and dynamic accounting practice based in Guildford. They have modern offices, offer hybrid working and flexible working hours, plus good benefits and parking. 

 

Core Duties

 

Process full payroll runs: salaries, bonuses, deductions, pensions, statutory pay, and payslips.

  • Ensure compliance with UK payroll rules—PAYE/NICs, pensions, reporting (RTI, P60s, P45s etc

  • Reconcile payroll data, resolve discrepancies.

  • Answer payroll-related questions promptly.

  • Suggest improvements to make payroll smoother and be involved in any systems upgrades

 

Experience Required

  • Payroll experience—preferably within an accounting firm, legal practice or payroll bureau

  • Comfortable using payroll software (e.g. Sage, IRIS, BrightPay) and proficient in Excel.

  • Solid understanding of payroll laws and HMRC guidance.

  • Highly organised and detail-focused—accuracy matters.

  • Used to handling sensitive payroll data.

  • A clear communicator who can explain payroll details simply to clients.

 

Why You’ll Enjoy It

  • A competitive salary 
  • Flexible hours: work around the equivalent of three days per week with hours that suit your lifestyle

  • Opportunity to continue learning and develop payroll skills

  • Hybrid working

  • Plenty of benefits to include staff parking  

 

How to Apply

Please send:

  • Your CV, with a brief note covering:

    • Payroll software you’ve worked with

    • How many days or hours you’d like to work

    • Key highlights of your payroll experience

Fletcher George is an accountancy and finance recruitment agency, acting as an employment agency. We aim to reply to all successful applicants within a 48-hour time scale.

 

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