Payroll Manager

Randstad Delivery; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property management company in East Croydon is seeking a Payroll Manager to oversee payroll processing for over 450 employees. The role includes ensuring compliance with regulations, managing a team, and handling various payroll-related tasks. The ideal candidate will have significant payroll experience, strong management skills, and proficiency in Sage Payroll systems. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of payroll experience.
• Strong understanding of statutory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Process payrolls for multiple companies using Sage 50 Payroll.
• Manage auto enrollment pension processes and contributions.
• Mentor, coach, and appraise direct reports.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Team player

Adaptable to change

Education

CIPP qualification

Tools

Sage 50 Payroll

Sage 200 Accounts

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Payroll Manager – East Croydon – Leading Property Management Brand

Are you a highly motivated and experienced Payroll professional with a passion for accuracy and a knack for managing a team?

Our market leading and well established Property Management company is recruiting for a Payroll Manager to join our growing team in East Croydon.

Our company specialises in managing blocks of flats and offers a range of related services including insurance broking, lettings management, surveying, company secretarial, and concierge services. We have a strong track record of success and are committed to providing exceptional service to our clients.

The Role:

As Payroll Manager, you will be responsible for the accurate and timely processing of payroll for multiple companies within our group, encompassing over 450 employees, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and legislation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Accurately process payrolls for multiple companies using Sage 50 Payroll.
• Monthly posting of payroll journals into Sage 200.
• Ensure accurate calculation of payments and deductions for PAYE, TAX, NIC, SMP, SSP, and other benefits.
• Manage auto enrollment pension processes and contributions.
• Reconcile balance sheets and P&Ls related to payroll.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly salary recharge invoices.
• Liaise with the HR department on employee onboarding, holiday, and sick leave.
• Support the strategic acquisition policy by integrating payroll systems and processes for newly acquired entities.
• Mentor, coach, and appraise direct reports.
• Assist with annual staff cost budgets and the annual audit process.
• Manage company benefits, including eye care, childcare vouchers, season ticket loans, and Enjoy Benefit deductions.

Skills and Experience:

Essential:

Payroll qualifications and/or a minimum of 5 years of experience.
Strong understanding of statutory requirements, including pension reforms.
Proven team management skills.
Experience in accounting.
Excellent Microsoft skills (Outlook, Excel, Word).
Experience with Sage 50 Payroll.

Desirable:

Experience with Sage 200 Accounts.

CIPP qualification

Personal Attributes:

• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Initiative and problem–solving skills.
• Team player.
• Adaptable to change.

Benefits:

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including a bonus scheme.

To Apply:

If you are a highly skilled and motivated Payroll Manager with a passion for accuracy and a desire to join a growing and dynamic organisation, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your CV

We look forward to hearing from you!

Please note: We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.