Payroll Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the entire payroll process for a broad client base, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery.

• Prepare and submit RTI returns, CIS deductions, and end-of-year returns, including forms P11D and Class 1A NIC calculations.

• Oversee the production of payroll outputs, such as payslips, pension uploads, and payment reports for clients and third-party entities.

• Handle auto-enrolment setup, calculations, and submissions, ensuring compliance with pension regulations.

• Maintain detailed payroll records and implement a robust document control system to ensure accuracy and a full audit trail.

• Resolve client payroll queries efficiently and maintain strong, lasting client relationships.

• Provide training, mentorship, and support to junior team members, fostering their development and reviewing their work to ensure quality standards are met.

• Work with the Hub Payroll Manager to introduce new payroll systems and procedures, ensuring smooth team adaptation.

• Stay informed about current payroll legislation, tax laws, and compliance requirements, applying this knowledge to improve processes.

• Prepare month-end journals and reports as needed for posting and audit purposes.

• Represent the organisation professionally at offsite client meetings, networking events, and training courses.

• Monitor the team s client payrolls to ensure timely and accurate processing, addressing issues as they arise.

Key Requirements

• Demonstrated experience in end-to-end payroll management, preferably in a client-facing or practice environment.

• A CIPP (Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals) qualification, or an equivalent industry-recognized payroll certification, demonstrating expertise in payroll and its associated regulations.

• Proficiency in payroll software (e.g., BrightPay) and Microsoft Office Suite, including Word and Excel.

• Capable of handling a high volume of payroll data while meeting deadlines and maintaining quality standards.

• In-depth Knowledge of HMRC Legislation & Pension Auto Enrolment: Comprehensive understanding of current HMRC tax legislation, pension auto enrolment, and other statutory regulations.

• High levels of accuracy and attention to detail, with strong numerical skills.

Additional Requirements

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

• Proven ability to manage and mentor a team while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Model Office Based

Benefits

• Company Pension Scheme

• 25 days of annual leave + bank holidays

• Additional annual leave days from certain levels of seniority

• Ability to buy up to 5 days of annual leave to reach a maximum of 30 days per annum

• Business closure over Christmas

• Life Assurance x4 annual salary

• Enhanced family leave policies

• Enhanced Company Sick Pay

• Employee Assistance Programme 24/7 support, free and confidential

• Corporate Discounts Platform