Payroll Manager

Hartley Pensions Ltd; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an interim Payroll Manager to enhance payroll processing efficiency and ensure compliance with regulations. This role involves managing payroll for over 1,000 clients, ensuring timely submissions to HMRC, and providing excellent customer service. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with Sage payroll software and a solid understanding of tax regulations. Join a dynamic team focused on building long-term relationships and delivering personalized services. This position offers a competitive daily rate and the opportunity for hybrid working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience managing payrolls for over 1,000 clients.
• Good knowledge of UK tax regulations and HMRC compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage timely and accurate monthly payrolls for clients.
• Ensure compliance with UK tax regulations and timely RTI submissions.

Skills

Sage Payroll

HMRC Regulations

Customer Service

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Education

CIPP Level 3+

IAB Level 2 in Computerised Payroll

Tools

Sage Payroll Software

Job description

Payroll Manager

Role: Payroll Manager - Interim

Daily Rate: GBP140 – GBP300 (Negotiable based on experience)

Type: Contractor, self-employed

Location: Bristol

Hours: 35 hours a week (Full-time), Monday to Friday + opportunity for hybrid work

We have a new position open for an interim Payroll Manager to join Hartley Pensions on our Payroll team.

Accountabilities / Competencies

• Pension Payroll: Managing timely and accurate monthly payrolls for over 1,000 clients, including payments to clients and HMRC.
• Ensuring timely submission of RTI to HMRC.
• Managing yearly process schedules compliant with UK and overseas tax regulations.
• Providing excellent customer service and handling client queries effectively.
• Resolving HMRC queries promptly and liaising with HMRC on PAYE issues.
• Building positive relationships with Administration Teams across sites for data accuracy and query resolution.
• Producing and distributing payslips, P45s, and P60s as per client preferences.
• Generating payroll reports as requested.
• Maintaining payroll spreadsheets for processing schedules.
• Processing PAYE payments to HMRC each tax period.
• Supporting transfer out processes, including TUPE client processing.
• Inputting payroll data into Sage payroll software.

Employee Payroll

• Running accurate monthly payroll for employees.
• Producing weekly absence reports and monthly variance reports.
• Handling P11Ds and collaborating on pension and benefit processing.

Strategy & Process

• Enhancing payroll processing efficiency and consistency.
• Staying updated with payroll legislation and communicating changes.
• Planning and prioritizing multiple workstreams with conflicting deadlines.

Knowledge / Experience

• Extensive experience with Sage payroll.
• Good knowledge of HMRC and tax regulations.
• Experience managing large, multiple payrolls.
• Desirable: CIPP Level 3+ or IAB Level 2 in Computerised Payroll.
• Desirable: Experience in financial/professional services and pension payroll processing.

Values / Skills

• Excellent communication and collaborative skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage priorities.
• Stakeholder expectation management and challenge when needed.
• Organized, analytical, flexible, and compliant with regulations.

Interview Process

Two stages: one-hour competency-based interview followed by Q&A.

Who are Hartley Pensions?

Hartley Pensions operates SSIP and SSAS schemes, providing white-label SIPPs for leading platforms. We focus on building long-term relationships through professional, friendly, and personalized services. We value diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. Please note, we do not offer sponsorship.