Management Accountant - Payroll

Matchtech Group; West of England; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible contract

Dynamic team

Professional development

Supportive environment

Veterinary sector role

Job summary

Matchtech Group is seeking a Management Accountant - Payroll on a contract basis to support payroll operations and management accounting for a veterinary care client. You will oversee payroll processes, maintain payroll records, and contribute to monthly management accounts.

The role requires strong payroll expertise, knowledge of payroll systems, and a meticulous, analytical approach. You will collaborate with HR and finance to ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely reporting.

Qualifications

• Experience in payroll management and accounting.
• Strong knowledge of payroll systems and accounting software.
• Understanding of tax regulations and employment law.
• Excellent numerical and analytical skills.
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Effective communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Relevant accounting qualification or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing and managing payroll processes to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Preparing and maintaining payroll records and reports.
• Conducting detailed payroll reconciliations and ensuring discrepancies are addressed promptly.
• Collaborating with HR and management to resolve payroll-related issues.
• Preparing management accounts and financial reports as required.
• Analysing financial data to provide insights into payroll trends and costs.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant tax and employment legislation.
• Assisting with budget preparation and forecasts related to payroll.

Skills

Payroll management

Payroll systems

Tax regulations

Numerical skills

Attention to detail

Deadlines

Communication

Accounting qualification

Education

Accounting qualification

Tools

Payroll software

Job description

Our client, a well-respected company in the veterinary care sector, is currently seeking a Management Accountant - Payroll to join their team on a contract basis. The role is pivotal in ensuring efficient payroll operations and management accounting, providing vital support to the finance department.

Key Responsibilities:

• Overseeing and managing payroll processes to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Preparing and maintaining payroll records and reports
• Conducting detailed payroll reconciliations and ensuring discrepancies are addressed promptly
• Collaborating with HR and management to resolve payroll-related issues
• Preparing management accounts and financial reports as required
• Analysing financial data to provide insights into payroll trends and costs
• Ensuring compliance with relevant tax and employment legislation
• Assisting with budget preparation and forecasts related to payroll

Job Requirements:

• Experience in payroll management and accounting
• Strong knowledge of payroll systems and accounting software
• Understanding of tax regulations and employment law
• Excellent numerical and analytical skills
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure and meet deadlines
• Effective communication and problem-solving abilities
• Relevant accounting qualification or equivalent experience

Benefits:

• Flexible contract position
• Opportunity to work within a dynamic and passionate team
• Professional development opportunities
• Supportive work environment
• Engaging and fulfilling role within the veterinary care sector

If you are an experienced Management Accountant with a strong background in payroll and are looking for a contract role in a supportive and dynamic environment, we would love to hear from you.