Assistant Payroll Manager

Sellick Partnership; England; Hybrid; GBP 1,000; Full time

Job description

Role: Assistant Payroll Manager

Type: 3 months contract

Rate: £200 per day (flexible)

Working Pattern: Hybrid - 1-2 days on-site (flexible)

Location: Gloucestershire

Sellick Partnership is currently recruiting for an Assistant Payroll Manager for our Public Sector client based in Kent.

Key Responsibilities

1. When necessary, such as to cover absences, assist the teams in processing the various payrolls. Serve as a point of escalation for any difficulties with the Team Managers.
2. Ensure that all deadlines are fulfilled so that workers are paid on time and accurately in conformity with their employment contracts, statutory laws, and internal audit compliance requirements.
3. Serve as the primary point of contact for GL inquiries and coordinate with Finance to finish monthly payroll reconciliations.
4. Actively stay current on pertinent laws and regulations, assess the effects of any changes, and update internal policies and procedures as necessary.
5. Look for, recognize, and apply ongoing payroll improvement.
6. Assist with both internal and external audits promptly and professionally.
7. Help with data preparation for KPIs and Board reports, ensuring the data is clear and helpful.
8. Keep all process documentation, including employee manuals, current.
9. Coach and develop other payroll team members.
10. Update our intranet with the most recent payroll data, deadlines, and frequently asked questions.
11. Assist and cover the Payroll & Pensions Manager when necessary.

Ideal Candidate

1. CIPPs qualification is desirable
2. Local authority experience is desirable
3. Experience at a similar level is essential

If you believe that you are well-suited to this excellent opportunity of Assistant Payroll Manager, please apply directly or contact Charlotte Bromfield at Sellick Partnership Derby Office for more information. The closing date for CVs is Monday 14th April due to the urgent requirement of this role, interviews will be arranged as soon as possible.

Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Please note, our advertisements use years' experience, hourly rates, and salary levels purely as a guide and we assess applications based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice on our website.