Payroll jobs
Belong. Be client focused.
Make a difference – for your clients and their people
Supporting clients with their payroll isn’t just a process – it’s about people. You ensure they’re paid accurately and on time, with total confidence that everything is compliant.
Payroll is fast-paced and deadline-driven and we thrive on this. Pace, calm and problem-solving really matter as you manage a varied portfolio with changing requirements.
You can draw on the deep technical knowledge of a large team to help you to deliver the very best service to your clients, building trust by keeping them confident and informed. You’ll proactively help clients to navigate change. From complex pay scenarios and legislative updates to year-end and onboarding new schemes, you’ll advise on options and help clients make sound decisions.
You’ll be part of an experienced team that shares knowledge and always pulls together. If you’re an experienced payroll professional, you’ll have room to lead from the front – coaching others, shaping how the team works, and becoming a go-to for complex queries when clients need clarity.
Our current payroll job vacancies
There are no jobs currently available in this team.
We’ve always got new job opportunities in the pipeline.
You can email [email protected] outlining your experience and what you’re looking for and we’ll be in touch.
Meet the payroll team
"I am currently working towards my CIPP qualification. At the age of 50+, this demonstrates that at PKF Francis Clark there are no barriers to learning, development, or achieving your goals."
Rachel, Payroll administrator
“After a long and varied career in some diverse industries, I joined PKF Francis Clark as a credit controller. The company looked like a great place to work, and I was not disappointed when I started.”
Chris, Payroll administrator
“I feel well supported to do my job, we do varied days in the office and at home and the firm is so understanding of being a parent alongside working full-time job. We muck in and help each other, inside work and outside, and we all like to have a good laugh! I really enjoy being part of this team.”
Beth, Payroll team leaderStrategic payroll operations
Payroll has moved from back office to strategically critical and you’ll be supported to build systems expertise, improve processes and keep learning. You’ll be encouraged to bring ideas that reduce risk, improve accuracy and enhance the client experience – whether that’s around controls, reporting, or using emerging technologies more effectively. You’ll have funded CIPP training available, and you’ll have a clear view of what progression looks like as your capability grows.
Your payroll career progression could look like this:
- Payroll assistant – build strong processing basics with team support and clear controls.
- Payroll senior – own complex payrolls, manage escalations, and support others.
- Team leader – lead workflow and quality, coach the team, and take a lead with clients
- Payroll manager – ensure compliance, manage clients, drive and deliver improvements
Why join our payroll team?
You’ll enjoy these roles if any of the following apply:
- You enjoy variety – multiple clients, different ways of working and changing priorities
- You have bureau or in-house experience and want to grow in a supportive team that enjoys the challenge of increasingly sophisticated payroll scenarios
- You enjoy advisory work – changing and improving the way payroll operates in organisations
- You want to follow your passion and progress – be this deepening your systems expertise to stepping into managing client relationships and your own payroll team, you can do it here
Payroll jobs FAQs
We’re a supportive team and big enough to flex when needed. We’re open, caring and we push one another, in a good way! If we need all hands-on deck then everyone steps up to help out, so we all feel we are in it together.
Everyone in the team is supported and encouraged to progress with on the job learning to develop both technical and interpersonal skills. In terms of more formal professional development planning we consider next steps through performance development and career conversations.
We fund the Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals (CIPP) qualifications up to Master’s level. Also, as a payroll professional at PKF Francis Clark, you’ll sometimes be asked to assist clients from other areas of the business which broadens your experience.
We’re not necessarily looking for payroll experience. If you’re client focused, reliable and a team player with good communication skills then this could be a great next step for you.
Payroll life at PKF Francis Clark
