Head of Payroll

Clive Owen Llp; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 125,000 - GBP 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accounting firm in Tees Valley seeks a Payroll Manager to lead and develop its payroll function. This role offers the chance to shape a new position while inspiring a high-performing team. Candidates should have extensive payroll management experience, strong leadership skills, and a strategic mindset. The firm promotes a supportive culture and access to modern systems, ensuring compliance while providing innovative solutions. If you're ready to impact the payroll landscape, we'd love to hear from you!

Benefits

Supportive culture

Access to modern systems

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in high-volume payroll within a bureau or practice environment.
• Proven experience in payroll leadership or senior payroll management.
• Strong understanding of payroll legislation and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the payroll function to deliver exceptional client experiences.
• Inspire and coach a high-performing payroll team.
• Develop and deliver a payroll strategy supporting the firm's goals.

Skills

High-volume payroll management

Payroll leadership

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Digital payroll systems

Tools

Brain Payroll

Job description

Overview

We are recruiting for the following position for our Darlington office.

Type: Full Time/Permanent

Location: Darlington

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead and develop our payroll function to deliver an exceptional experience for clients
• Inspire, coach, and develop a high-performing payroll team
• Develop and deliver a payroll strategy that supports the firm’s goals
• Drive improvements and efficiencies using modern systems and digital tools
• Ensure compliance and governance while introducing innovative solutions
• Act as a trusted advisor on payroll matters across the firm

What We’re Looking For

We value vision and leadership – not just technical expertise.

• Extensive experience in high-volume payroll within a bureau or practice environment
• Proven experience in payroll leadership or senior payroll management
• Strong understanding of payroll legislation and compliance
• Ability to think strategically and deliver operational excellence
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Tech-savvy and comfortable with digital payroll systems
• Knowledge of BACS processes and pension scheme complexities.

Nice to Have

• Experience implementing new payroll systems or processes
• Experience with Brain Payroll.

What You’ll Get From Us

• Influence and impact: A unique opportunity to shape a brand-new role
• Supportive culture: Work with a forward-thinking organisation
• Technology-driven practice: Access to modern systems and tools
• Career growth: A clear pathway to develop and expand your remit

If you’re ready to take on a strategic leadership role and define the future of payroll at Clive Owen, we’d love to hear from you !

CALL US 01325 349700