I am seeking a Payroll Manager to oversee all payroll activities within our clients organisation. This role is pivotal in bringing the payroll function in-house and will handle the processing of payroll for approximately 300 employees across multiple companies. The Payroll Manager will ensure timely processing of all payrolls and maintain compliance with auditing standards.
Day-to-day of the role:
- Implement new payroll systems and manage the transition of payroll functions in-house.
- Maintain accurate employee records within the business's payroll software.
- Handle query resolutions and investigations related to payroll.
- Update PAYE coding notices and process related instructions to and from HMRC.
- Compile payroll data, prepare nominal journals, and conduct net pay, PAYE, and NIC reconciliations.
- Manage payrolling of benefits in kind such as company cars and private medical insurance.
- Calculate statutory payments like SSP, SMP, SPP and manage the balancing and submission of pension contributions.
- Resolve conflicts and handle disputes regarding employee and manager pay enquiries.
- Assist in data collection for annual pay reviews, benefit renewals, and Gender Pay Gap reporting.
- Calculate commissions and bonus payments and prepare monthly finance journals and movement reports.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Minimum of 3 years of end-to-end payroll experience.
- Comprehensive understanding of tax and payroll legislation.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other systems skills.
- Strong computer literacy in using Microsoft Office suite and payroll software.
- Level 3 CIPP qualification is desirable.
- Accounting experience is also desirable.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunity to play a key role in the in-house transition of payroll functions.
- Work in a dynamic and supportive environment.