An exciting opportunity has emerged for a dynamic and experienced Payroll Manager to join a dedicated faith-based Charity on a permanent contract. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in overseeing the organisation's payroll functions, ensuring accuracy, compliance and timely processing.
Key responsibilities of the role:
- Lead and manage the payroll function, ensuring compliance with legislation and deadlines, and liaising with relevant departments
- Create, update, and manage efficient work systems and internal controls to minimise errors and ensure accurate processing
- Maintain high levels of quality and service in payroll processing, payment, reporting, and record-keeping
- Encourage continuous improvement and solution-focused working methods
- Provide high-quality advice on payroll matters, addressing queries and liaising with managers, staff, HR, Finance, and HMRC
- Manage Auto-Enrolment and Pension Schemes, including reporting and staff communications
- Serve as the in-house expert on iTrent, supporting users and maintaining system security
- Escalate queries appropriately, ensuring informed and timely handover to relevant experts
- Undertake additional tasks as directed by the Group Financial Controller or Head of Human Resources
Essential experience
- CIPP Membersip (Qualified to Level 5 or equivalent)
- Experience with iTrent payroll system
- Advanced Excel skills
- Knowledge of UK payroll legislation and statutory requirements (PAYE, HMRC rules)
- Proficiency in payroll-related calculations (parental leave, income tax, sickness pay, etc.)
- Experience in complex reconciliations and handling HMRC queries
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong attention to details
Agency reference number: J81614
Location: London
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £50,000 per annum
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Working pattern: On-site 4 days & 1 day working from home per week
This vacancy will be actively shortlisted so early applications are encouraged to avoid missing out.
Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.