HR Manager

Location:Magherafelt (4 days office-based, 1 day from home)

Salary: £50,000 £60,000 + Sign-On Bonus

About Us

The Lady Accountant is a modern accountancy firm dedicated to delivering expert financial services with a personal touch. We are growing rapidly and expanding our service offering beyond accountancy to provide clients with a trusted, end-to-end business support solution.

We are now seeking an experienced HR Manager to build and lead our client-facing HR function. This is an exciting opportunity to design and deliver a new HR subscription model, develop practical HR frameworks for our clients, and position The Lady Accountant as a trusted HR partner. The role also has responsibility for leading our payroll team and will evolve into Head of HR as our team and client base grows.

The Role

This is a dynamic and outward-facing role, combining client delivery, business development, and team leadership. You will play a key part in shaping how we deliver HR services both internally and externally, with the freedom to create scalable, modern HR solutions for SMEs and professional services clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and launch a client-facing HR subscription service, including template packs, processes, and toolkits.
• Act as the main HR contact for clients, providing advice, guidance, and practical solutions on a full range of HR issues.
• Build strong relationships with existing and new clients, supporting business development and onboarding.
• Create and maintain HR resources and templates that can be adapted across multiple client engagements.
• Lead and develop the payroll team, ensuring accurate and compliant payroll delivery.
• Manage internal HR operations for The Lady Accountant, ensuring compliance and best practice.
• Partner with leadership to identify opportunities for growth and continuous improvement in HR services.

About You

Were looking for someone who is:

• Experienced in delivering HR consultancy or client-facing HR support with at least 4 years experience in HR
• Commercially aware, confident in developing service offerings and building client relationships.
• Skilled in designing HR frameworks, templates, and subscription-based models.
• Strong in payroll and HR compliance, ideally with SME or professional services exposure and a background in payroll
• A natural leader, able to inspire a team while being hands-on when needed.
• CIPD qualified

What We Offer

• Competitive salary of £50,000 £60,000 plus sign-on bonus.
• Clear progression path to Head of HR as the team builds.
• Hybrid working: 4 days in the office (Magherafelt) and 1 day from home.
• 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Free on-site parking.
• A collaborative and supportive culture, where innovation and professional growth are valued.
• The chance to shape and lead a new service line within a growing, ambitious firm.

Equal Opportunities

The Lady Accountant is an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and clients. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities.