Head of Payroll

Michael Page; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A reputable professional services firm in Worthing seeks a Head of Payroll to oversee all payroll operations. This role involves managing a payroll team, ensuring compliance with regulations, and implementing effective systems. The ideal candidate has extensive payroll management experience, strong knowledge of payroll systems, and excellent leadership skills. The position offers a competitive salary of £55,000 to £60,000, part-time hours, and a fixed-term contract for 12 months.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Supportive company culture

Potential for career growth

Fixed-term contract offering stability

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in payroll management within the professional services industry.
• Strong knowledge of payroll systems and relevant software.
• Proven ability to ensure compliance with payroll regulations and legislation.
• Excellent organisational and leadership skills.
• Attention to detail and problem-solving capabilities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the payroll team to ensure timely and accurate payroll processing.
• Ensure compliance with all statutory regulations and internal policies.
• Oversee the preparation and submission of payroll tax filings and reports.
• Provide guidance on payroll-related matters to internal stakeholders.
• Implement and maintain effective payroll systems and processes.
• Monitor and manage payroll budgets and forecasts.
• Resolve payroll discrepancies and respond to employee queries promptly.
• Collaborate with the finance team to ensure accurate financial reporting.

Skills

Payroll management experience

Knowledge of payroll systems

Compliance with payroll regulations

Organisational skills

Leadership skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Job description

The Head of Payroll role in the professional services industry based in Worthing involves overseeing all payroll operations, ensuring accuracy and compliance. This position requires strong expertise in payroll processes and the ability to manage a team effectively.

Client Details

This professional services firm is a medium-sized organisation with a strong reputation for providing high-quality solutions to its clients. They specialise in delivering tailored services and are committed to excellence within the accounting and finance sector.

Description

• Lead and manage the payroll team to ensure timely and accurate payroll processing.
• Ensure compliance with all statutory regulations and internal policies.
• Oversee the preparation and submission of payroll tax filings and reports.
• Provide guidance on payroll-related matters to internal stakeholders.
• Implement and maintain effective payroll systems and processes.
• Monitor and manage payroll budgets and forecasts.
• Resolve payroll discrepancies and respond to employee queries promptly.
• Collaborate with the finance team to ensure accurate financial reporting.

Profile

A successful Head of Payroll should have:

• Extensive experience in payroll management within the professional services industry.
• Strong knowledge of payroll systems and relevant software.
• Proven ability to ensure compliance with payroll regulations and legislation.
• Excellent organisational and leadership skills.
• Attention to detail and problem-solving capabilities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Job Offer

• Competitive salary in the range of 55000 to 60000.
• Opportunity to work within a respected professional services organisation.
• Supportive and collaborative company culture.
• Potential for career growth and development within the accounting and finance department.
• Fixed-term contract offering stability and clear objectives - 12 months
• Part Time hours available