Payroll Manager

Venture Recruitment Partners; Chandler's Ford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension Scheme

25 days of annual leave + bank holidys

Life Assurance x4 annual salary

Employee Assistance Programme 24/7

Job summary

Venture Recruitment Partners is seeking an experienced payroll professional to manage end-to-end payroll for a broad client base in the UK. You will ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery of payroll outputs, including payslips, pension uploads, and payment reports.

Responsibilities include RTI submissions, CIS deductions, P11Ds, year-end returns, auto-enrolment, month-end journals, and client liaison.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in end-to-end payroll management, preferably in a client-facing or practice environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage the entire payroll process for a broad client base, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery.

Skills

Numerical skills

Attention to detail

Client-facing experience

Pension auto-enrolment knowledge

HMRC legislation knowledge

Education

CIPP qualification

Tools

BrightPay

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Key Responsibilities

Manage the entire payroll process for a broad client base, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery.

• Prepare and submit RTI returns, CIS deductions, and end-of-year returns, including forms P11D and Class 1A NIC calculations.


• Oversee the production of payroll outputs, such as payslips, pension uploads, and payment reports for clients and third-party entities.


• Handle auto-enrolment setup, calculations, and submissions, ensuring compliance with pension regulations.


• Maintain detailed payroll records and implement a robust document control system to ensure accuracy and a full audit trail.


• Resolve client payroll queries efficiently and maintain strong, lasting client relationships.


• Provide training, mentorship, and support to junior team members, fostering their development and reviewing their work to ensure quality standards are met.


• Work with the Hub Payroll Manager to introduce new payroll systems and procedures, ensuring smooth team adaptation.


• Stay informed about current payroll legislation, tax laws, and compliance requirements, applying this knowledge to improve processes.


• Prepare month-end journals and reports as needed for posting and audit purposes.


• Represent the organisation professionally at offsite client meetings, networking events, and training courses.


• Monitor the team s client payrolls to ensure timely and accurate processing, addressing issues as they arise.

Key Requirements

Demonstrated experience in end-to-end payroll management, preferably in a client-facing or practice environment.

• A CIPP (Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals) qualification, or an equivalent industry-recognized payroll certification, demonstrating expertise in payroll and its associated regulations.


• Proficiency in payroll software (e.g., BrightPay) and Microsoft Office Suite, including Word and Excel.


• Capable of handling a high volume of payroll data while meeting deadlines and maintaining quality standards.


• In-depth Knowledge of HMRC Legislation & Pension Auto Enrolment: Comprehensive understanding of current HMRC tax legislation, pension auto enrolment, and other statutory regulations.


• High levels of accuracy and attention to detail, with strong numerical skills.

Additional Requirements

Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

• Proven ability to manage and mentor a team while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Model Office Based

Benefits

• Company Pension Scheme


• 25 days of annual leave + bank holidays


• Additional annual leave days from certain levels of seniority


• Ability to buy up to 5 days of annual leave to reach a maximum of 30 days per annum


• Business closure over Christmas


• Life Assurance x4 annual salary


• Enhanced family leave policies


• Enhanced Company Sick Pay


• Employee Assistance Programme 24/7 support, free and confidential


• Corporate Discounts Platform