Payroll Manager

FPSG; Hoddesdon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK payroll service provider is seeking a Payroll Manager to lead and manage the payroll function, ensuring compliance and driving transformation initiatives. The role involves managing payroll processing across the UK and Europe, supervising a team, and providing accurate records and reports. Candidates should have significant experience with Sage 50 Payroll and a strong understanding of payroll regulations. This position is based in Hoddesdon, England.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working within Payroll / HR on the Sage 50 Payroll software.
• Significant experience of processing a UK and EU monthly payroll.
• Extensive knowledge of payroll regulations including HMRC, PAYE, and pensions.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing for all employees across UK and Europe.
• Provide accurate payroll records and ensure compliance with legislation.
• Supervise and develop the payroll team.

Skills

Experience with Sage 50 Payroll

UK and EU payroll processing

Knowledge of HMRC regulations

Strong 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.

Responsibilities

• 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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