Payroll Manager
Permanent
Sale, Manchester
(+local government pension +26 days AL + bank holidays + Christmas shutdown)
We are working closely with a client based in Sale looking for an experienced Payroll Manager to join their Team on a 35 hour per week permanent basis.
As a successful Payroll Manager you will be responsible for ensuring that payroll processing and posting is timely and accurate, along with supporting new schools with set-up and training and supporting the wider finance team.
This is a critical role, and it is essential that the post-holder is organised, efficient and responsive and able to work with a range of key stakeholders. This role will evolve over time, and it is vital that the post-holder works closely with the HR team as integrated HR and payroll systems are implemented and developed.
Responsibilities as a Payroll Manager:
* Managing outsourced contract for payroll and pensions and processing central payroll.
* Providing training and ongoing support to Business Managers for self-service payroll platform.
* Ensuring payroll changes are processed in line with finance policy and the internal controls framework.
* Liaising with Business Managers and Local Authority/ Outsourced payroll providers to set up and test new schools on payroll.
* Posting and reconciling payroll journals to all ledgers on a monthly basis, including any recharges, and preparing and posting accruals for pay awards.
* Assisting with providing information for both external and internal audit review.
* Liaising with external pension providers on queries and audits.
Requirements of the role:
* The role is standalone but requires someone to have previously operated at Payroll Manager level.
* Education industry experience would be a preference but not essential if you have the relevant experience required.
* CIPP Qualification/qualified by experience.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Finance and Accounting/Auditing
Industries
* Accounting
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