The Role
:
As a Payroll Manager, you will ensure accurate payroll processing for all employees in compliance with current legislation.
Responsibilities:
1. Manage the end-to-end payroll processing on a monthly basis, ensuring accurate and timely payments.
2. Ensure precise handling of all payroll components, including regular pay, overtime, bonuses, and other pay items.
3. Process payroll amendments such as new starters, leavers, contract changes, salary adjustments, and tax code updates.
4. Prepare and submit payroll returns (P60s and P11Ds), ensuring accuracy and timeliness to avoid penalties.
5. Advise the payment team on all required payments and their due dates.
6. Administer the auto-enrolment pension scheme, including assessment, correspondence, and monthly pension contribution submissions.
7. Conduct regular checks to monitor and control changes, ensuring employees are accurately paid in compliance with government regulations.
8. Maintain up-to-date and comprehensive guidance notes on payroll procedures, reflecting any changes to company policy and employment regulations.
9. Collaborate with the payroll software provider regarding system upgrades and developments.
10. Address any payroll-related inquiries or issues from regulatory agencies.
11. Assist with month-end and year-end financial close processes, including journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
12. Produce information for inclusion in financial reports and broader payroll reporting.
Requirements:
13. Previously worked as a payroll Manager or in a similar role.
14. Experience managing end-to-end in-house payrolls, with up-to-date knowledge of current regulations affecting employee benefits, deductions, and general payroll processes.
15. Background in identifying and proactively addressing potential payroll discrepancies.
16. A proactive approach with a track record of identifying and implementing process improvements.
17. Skilled in Microsoft Excel for managing spreadsheets, records, and reports.
18. Understanding of Advanced Payroll (Mitrefinch and Flexipay) would be beneficial.
Benefits:
19. Competitive salary
20. Company pension
21. Company events
22. Referral programme
23. Cycle to work scheme
24. Private medical insurance
25. Ongoing specialised training