Role | Payroll Manager Location | Darlington Salary | Up to £40,000.00 per year Contract | Permanent About Us Lane7 are the fastest growing and the market leading boutique bowling business in the UK, with multiple venues currently across three brands. We’re looking for a passionate and hardworking payroll manager to join us We have ambitious and exciting plans for the future. Could you be what we’re looking for? You will have a strong understanding of payroll and pensions legislation and regulations. A proven track record in a busy payroll department, ideally across multiple companies and countries. A real eye for detail in reporting. You will be familiar with a range of HR systems and payroll software and used to working with third party providers. The Role Liaise with the HR leadership team to ensure accurate data and payroll changes are implemented. Ensure compliance with audit and financial regulations. Drive key labour and payroll projects in close collaboration with HR, Operations and the wider Finance team. Provide innovative solutions to meet operational needs Manage end-to-end payroll across Lane7 HR, Lane7LTD, Crown Alderney for the UK and our two European operations. Work closely with our four third party payroll providers to complete fortnightly and monthly payroll runs. Produce detailed and accurate payroll reports for each payroll run and provide commentary for the CFO's review. Ensure pension contributions are accurate and made monthly across all providers. Ensure HMRC liabilities are made accurately and on time. Process and distribute P11D and end of each tax year. Work with the Financial Controller to provide all information required for the annual audit. Schedule and make monthly payments for all DEA and child support payments. Act as the main point of contact for payroll and benefits queries. Manage, enrol, maintain and report on all employee benefits and salary sacrifice schemes. Provide all ONS monthly data as required. Working Arrangement Hybrid working (3-4 days per week) in our Darlington office Some hotel overnight stays as required to meet needs of the business You’ll work in a close-knit team in this broad and varied role What We’ll Offer Up to £40.000 salary per annum Private Health insurance & benefits through Vitality Friends and family discounts across the Lane7 Group Octopus electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme Cycle to work scheme in partnership with Halfords Access to our Employee Assistance App – Wisdom