Adaptable Recruitment are delighted to be partnering with a thriving, UK based, organisation who are seeking to appoint an experienced Payroll Manager to join the team on an permanent basis. Based in Liverpool city centre, you will work a hybrid model, reporting directly to the Payroll Manager. Salary/benefits: £46000 - £48000 per annum 37.5 hour working week - flexible working on offer Job duties and responsibilities will include Support the payroll manager and deputise during annual leave. Manage the two payroll officers on a day-to-day basis Extensive level of payroll knowledge and troubleshooting is essential. Ability to deal with enquiries from all levels and ability to perform manual calculations is essential. Supporting enquiries from the internal and external auditors. Understanding of accounting and the impact that payroll has on the P&L and Balance Sheet - background experience with accounting. Experience of accounts balance sheet reconciliations Understanding of Salary Sacrifice Pensions In-depth knowledge of any legislation affecting payroll, minimum wage etc., and to research and keep up to date with changes Full understanding of the production of the PSA Full understanding of Benefits in Kind and the implications to tax codes and to support the payroll officers with production of the P11D's Ideally experienced with large volume multi-site payrolls with varying T's & C's where one size does not fit all. Preparation of Director Emoluments Research and identify opportunities for process improvement and report to the Payroll Manager Identify opportunities for training needs within the team and deliver training as required. Ability to take on ad-hoc projects and tasks required by senior management. Skills, Knowledge and Experience will include Experience of managing a team at a senior level. Experience in producing Director Emoluments Commercial and financial awareness to make sound decisions based on research and best-practice The ability to look at something and know if it 'doesn't look right' Outstanding communication skills (both written and verbal) to present information and analysis to all levels of the business. Recognise that each site operates independently and there is no appetite to harmonise. Ability to review and analyse payroll information with a keen eye for detail In-depth knowledge of payroll processes, legislation and compliance. Advanced MS Excel user - i.e. Look-ups, Pivots, Macros & Formulas Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with the ability to see the 'bigger picture' Good time management and understanding that on occasion you will need to work additional hours to ensure the accurate and timely production of the monthly payroll. Impeccable attention to detail Remain calm under pressure Able to work to tight deadlines ADZN1_UKTJ