Atomic is delighted to be partnering with a highly regarded, Top 50 Accounting Firm, based in Central London, looking to recruit a Head of Payroll to join the team. The firm offer a distinctive combination of enthusiasm and expertise to their varied client base, backed by a solid history of success.
Responsibilities:
As Head of Payroll, you'll be responsible for handling a portfolio of clients, making decisions based on your knowledge and experience whilst also delivering every aspect of the payroll service. You will be a subject matter expert on payroll and the system, focused on service delivery and providing a great client experience. Responsibilities include:
- Managing a portfolio of clients, ensuring their payrolls are fulfilled timely, accurately and securely.
- Manage end-to-end payroll processing, including data entry, calculation of wages, submission of reports.
- Ensure compliance with payroll regulations and company policies.
- Calculate and process statutory deductions, including PAYE, National Insurance, and pension contributions.
- Answering client queries about their Payroll or the systems via email and telephone.
- Provide excellent customer service to clients and employees regarding payroll queries and issues.
- Owning and taking responsibility for the client journey, always ensuring excellent service.
- Maintain payroll records and employee data with the highest level of confidentiality and accuracy.
- Reconcile payroll accounts and resolve any discrepancies or issues in a timely manner.
- Stay updated on relevant laws, regulations, and tax requirements related to payroll and ensure compliance.
- Keep up to date with payroll trends, product enhancements, industry developments and HR legislation.
- Collaborate with the rest of the firm to streamline processes and improve efficiency.
- Sharing ideas to help improve processes.
Requirements:
- CIPP qualified or equivalent, or working at that level.
- Previous experience in delivering fully managed payroll services.
- Experience of running multiple payrolls to multiple deadlines throughout the month, start to finish, including RTI submissions.
- Knowledge of pension schemes including the auto enrolment process and pension submissions to various provider platforms
- Proficiency in payroll software and MS Office applications, especially Excel.
- Strong understanding of payroll regulations, tax laws, and compliance requirements.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent ability in building positive customer relationships.
- Eager to learn and develop.
- Great coaching and mentoring skills.
- Highly organised and methodical in your approach.
What's on Offer?
Competitive Salary + Additional Benefits