Payroll Manager

FPSG; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy in the UK is looking for a Payroll Manager to oversee payroll processing for approximately 1,000 employees across the UK and Europe. The ideal candidate will have experience with Sage 50 Payroll software and strong knowledge of payroll regulations. Responsibilities include managing payroll, providing reports, ensuring compliance with HMRC, and supervising a small team. This is a hands-on role with a focus on efficiency and transformation initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience working within Payroll / HR using Sage 50 Payroll software.
• Significant experience of processing a UK and EU monthly payroll.
• Extensive knowledge of payroll legislation and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing for all employees across UK and Europe.
• Provide accurate payroll records and reports.
• Ensure compliance with legislation and internal policies.

Skills

Sage 50 Payroll software

Payroll processing

HMRC compliance

Reporting skills

Job description

Overview

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Payroll Manager

Urgent opportunity to lead and manage the payroll function ensuring accurate and timely processing across all employees, while ensuring compliance and driving transformation initiatives. The role holder will review and implement improvements to payroll operations in order to drive efficiency and align with business strategic goals, whilst managing a team of 2 payroll professionals, although the role is very much hands on.

Role Responsibilities

Responsibilities will include:

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing for all employees across UK and Europe - circa 1,000
• Provide accurate payroll records and reports including but not limited to P45's, P60's, P11D's and gender pay gap
• Support audits and ensure robust internal controls are in place
• Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, including HMRC, pensions, NI and Internal policies
• Oversee benefits administration
• Provide an efficient query service to employees relating to payroll
• Supervise and develop the payroll team
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders (HMRC, pension service provider, payroll providers, finance etc.) to ensure accurate data flow and reporting
• Produce detailed management reports

Person Specification

Essential skills will include:

• Previous experience working within Payroll / HR on the Sage 50 Payroll software
• Significant experience of processing a UK and EU monthly payroll and benefits administration
• Extensive knowledge of all aspects of running payroll; HMRC, SSP, SMP, PAYE, RTI, Pension Processing, etc
• In-depth knowledge of tax regulations
• Strong reporting skills

Next Steps

Apply by contacting Ciaran Ahern, (phone number removed) or (url removed)

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