Job Title: Assistant Payroll Manager
Location: Manchester – 3 days a week in the office
Salary: £35,000
Contract: Permanent
We are looking for an experienced and detail-oriented Assistant Payroll Manager to join our client's accountancy team in Manchester. In this role, you will be responsible for processing payrolls and providing vital support to the team.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee a range of payrolls, contributing to the firm's goal of delivering accurate and high-quality services.
- Assist the Payroll Manager with the introduction and setup of new clients and their payrolls.
- Review client issues, implement new procedures, and provide support for Auto Enrolment aspects of payroll, ensuring procedures are current and effective.
- Coordinate compliance and service delivery, ensuring efficient information collection and timely work scheduling to meet client needs.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date client records, produce file notes of client interactions, and report any dissatisfaction immediately through the appropriate channels.
- Plan and manage personal time effectively to deliver timely and efficient services, while working flexibly to support the department.
- Communicate the firm's values and objectives positively, liaise with other departments for comprehensive client service, and contribute to team efforts while seeking business development opportunities.
- Actively engage in personal development, manage time and working practices to maximize profitability, and uphold high standards of personal organization to set an example for junior staff.
Skills and Qualifications:
- Process payrolls in line with departmental procedures and legislation, ensuring technical compliance and risk management.
- Manage the submission of client payroll data, liaising with clients to meet submission deadlines.
- Issue payslips, summary reports, PAYE information, and handle BACS and electronic banking of salaries.
- Administer maternity, paternity, adoption pay, and SSP, including completing SSP1 forms and managing auto-enrolment provisions.
- Set up new payrolls using appropriate software, and generate user reports for NHS pension scheme data.
- Liaise with HMRC, handle ad hoc payroll queries from clients and staff, and build effective relationships both internally and externally.
- Plan and manage time effectively to meet deadlines, seek feedback on performance, and look for opportunities for personal development.
- Demonstrate strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel, attention to detail, and good written and verbal communication skills.
If you are interested in this position, please apply for immediate consideration and interview.
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