Payroll Manager

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.