Payroll Manager

FPSG Connect; Hoddesdon; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading payroll solutions provider in Hoddesdon is seeking a Payroll Manager to lead the payroll function for over 1,000 employees across the UK and Europe. The ideal candidate will have significant experience with Sage 50 Payroll and a strong understanding of tax regulations. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance, managing payroll operations, and developing the payroll team. This role offers an opportunity to drive efficiency and alignment with strategic goals.

Qualifications

• Experience managing end-to-end payroll processing for all employees.
• Ability to provide accurate payroll records and reports.
• Compliance with relevant legislation and internal policies.

Responsibilities

• Manage payroll processing for all employees across UK and Europe.
• Support audits and ensure robust internal controls.
• Supervise and develop the payroll team.

Skills

Previous experience working within Payroll / HR on Sage 50 Payroll

Significant experience of processing a UK and EU monthly payroll

Extensive knowledge of HMRC, SSP, SMP, PAYE, RTI

In-depth knowledge of tax regulations

Strong reporting skills

Job description

Overview

Ref: 112711

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, 0131 270 6608 or [e-mail]

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