Payroll Manager

Accountable Recruitment; Shotton; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing, international organization in Flint is seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to oversee payroll processing for 1300 employees across multiple jurisdictions. The successful candidate will ensure compliance with payroll laws, manage Pension schemes, and oversee a Payroll Administrator. Ideal candidates will hold a CIPP qualification and possess strong IT and organizational skills. This role supports a hybrid working model and offers a competitive salary up to £60,000.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Qualifications

• Previous experience of managing UK payroll essential. Experience of Irish payroll advantageous.
• Knowledge of the legal framework and tax systems appertaining to the various payrolls.
• Experience dealing with Salary Sacrifice schemes.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee end-to-end payroll processing for UK & Ireland for 1300 employees.
• Ensure Time & Attendance system is reconciled at the end of each pay period.
• Authorize and commit all payrolls on a monthly basis.

Skills

Excellent IT skills including MS Office (particularly Excel)

Strong organisational skills

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Recognised Professional Qualification CIPP or equivalent

Tools

Dayforce or similar HCM platform

Job description

Overview

Accountable Recruitment are delighted to be partnering with a growing, international organisation based in North Wales as they look to recruit an experienced Payroll Manager to join their Finance Team.

Based in Flint, you will work a Hybrid model.

This opportunity is ideal for an experienced Payroll Manager who has previously operated in a hands on management position covering multiple payrolls across 2 or more tax jurisdictions.

Salary/Benefits

• Up to £60,000pa
• Hybrid working

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee end-to-end payroll processing for UK & Ireland for 1300 employees
• Ensure Time & Attendance system is reconciled at the end of each pay period and information is available to enable payroll processing
• Review and approve payroll calculations including salary increases, overtime, bonuses and deductions for each country
• Deal with employee queries relating to payroll and pensions
• Manage the administration of the UK and Ireland pension schemes
• Oversee and ensure compliance of the pension salary sacrifice scheme, Cycle to Work, Childcare Vouchers and Electric Vehicle salary sacrifice schemes
• Ensure overall compliance of all UK and Ireland payrolls with National Minimum/Living Wage requirements
• Authorise and commit all payrolls on a monthly basis. Create and provide payroll pack for management authorisation.
• Create and reconcile payroll journals on a monthly basis and provide information in a timely manner to the UK Finance Manager
• Analyse post-payroll/pension data and produce management reports
• Submit EPS and prepare payroll for the next month cycle
• Work closely with the HR team to ensure that HR policy and procedure is implemented
• Carry out regular audits and checks and report on findings to HR Manager to support compliance
• Prepare annual budget information
• Project work as agreed with UK Finance Manager & HR Manager e.g. system improvements and employee benefits
• Manage, oversee and develop Payroll Administrator ensuring adequate training and personal development is provided

Ideal Experience

• Recognised Professional Qualification CIPP or equivalent
• Previous experience of managing UK payroll essential. Experience of Irish payroll advantageous
• Knowledge of the legal framework and tax systems appertaining to the various payrolls
• Knowledge of benefits administration
• Experience dealing with Salary Sacrifice schemes
• Excellent IT skills including MS Office (particularly Excel)
• Experience of using Dayforce or similar HCM platform
• Strong organisational skills and ability to work to tight deadlines
• Excellent communication skills
• Attention to detail