Payroll Manager

ITSS Recruitment Ltd; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

ITSS Recruitment Ltd in Okehampton is seeking a Payroll Manager to oversee end-to-end weekly payroll operations for 270 employees. You will ensure timely, accurate compensation and maintain compliance with payroll laws and regulations.

Responsibilities include managing weekly payroll cycles, Sage 50 and Astrow 10 setups, BACS submissions, HMRC reporting, and pension auto-enrolment. The role emphasizes precision, data integrity, and collaboration with HR.

Qualifications

• Previous proven experience of Payroll operations.
• Experience with Sage 50 Payroll preferred.
• Strong Excel and Word skills.
• Knowledge of HR processes, benefits administration and compliance regulations.
• Excellent data entry skills with high accuracy for payroll calculations.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee the weekly payroll cycle for 270 employees.
• Set up and enrol new team members on Astrow 10 Time & Attendance and Sage 50 payroll.
• Check working times against rota and review anomalies with the relevant Manager.
• Process weekly wages including holiday pay, SSP, maternity pay and deductions.
• Download hours from Astrow 10 to Sage 50 and post adjustments to payslips.
• Prepare and submit P45s and Full Payment Summary to HMRC; manage BACS for weekly pay.
• Record absences in Sage 50 and manage company pension auto-enrolment.

Skills

Sage 50 Payroll

Microsoft Excel

Data entry accuracy

HR & Benefits knowledge

Tools

Astrow 10 Time & Attendance

Sage 50

Job description

Role: Payroll Manager

Location: Okehampton

Salary: £33-36k

We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Payroll Manager to lead our payroll operations with precision and enthusiasm. In this pivotal role, you will oversee the end-to-end payroll process, ensuring timely and accurate compensation for all employees, working to the appropriate weekly deadlines.

Your expertise will help maintain compliance with relevant laws and regulations while fostering a smooth, efficient payroll system that supports the organisation's growth and success.

Duties/Skills as Payroll Manager:

• Manage and oversee the entire weekly payroll cycle, including data entry, processing, analysis of data, for 270 employees.
• Setting up and enrolling new team members on to the Astrow 10 Time & Attendance suite & Sage 50 payroll.
• Checking employee working times against rota's and reviewing anomalies with relevant Manager.
• Processing of weekly wages, including preparation of Holiday Pay, SSP, Maternity Pay, Deductions from earnings, Child Maintenance deductions etc.
• Downloading of hours from Astrow 10 to Sage 50, and entering Holiday and adjustments onto Payslips.
• Checking of payslips and making any subsequent adjustments as necessary.
• Downloading weekly Wages data and preparing associated spreadsheets using Excel. Completion of P45's and submitting Full Payment Summary to HMRC. Completion and submission of BACS file to Barclays for weekly team members pay.
• Processing of nominal journal from Sage Payroll to Sage Accounts.
• Collaborate with HR to verify employee information, benefits, deductions, and tax compliance.
• Making manual adjustments on the Astrow 10 Time & Attendance system, prior to Sage upload.
• Preparation and implementation of various company adjustments e.g. staff accommodation rent charges etc.
• Recording of team members absences on Sage 50.
• Managing Company Pension Scheme, auto-enrolment, deductions and returns etc.
• Stay updated on legal requirements related to payroll, taxes, and employment laws to ensure ongoing compliance.
• Replying to employee queries both verbally and/or via email.
• Month end and Year end procedures & reporting.

Person Specification as Payroll Manager:

• Previous proven experience of Payroll operations essential.
• Experience with Sage 50 Payroll preferred.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word essential.
• Familiarity with human resources processes, including benefits administration and compliance regulations.
• Excellent data entry skills with high attention to detail for accuracy in payroll calculations.
• Ability to analyse complex data sets to identify trends or issues affecting payroll accuracy.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities efficiently.
• Fast and conscientious worker.
• Team player, able to engage with team members at all levels courteously and professionally.
• Looking for an honest, hardworking individual.