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.