Payroll Manager- 5382

Clear IT Recruitment Limited; City Of London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Payroll Manager for their Mayfair, London office. The successful candidate will process payroll accurately, manage employee benefits, and ensure compliance with UK payroll regulations. A minimum of 2 years' experience in payroll administration is required, along with proficiency in payroll software and advanced Excel skills. This role promotes effective collaboration across departments and offers a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years practical experience in payroll administration or similar.
• Understanding of UK payroll legislation.
• Knowledge of payroll process reporting.

Responsibilities

• Processes payroll for employees accurately and within deadlines.
• Determines payroll liabilities by checking calculations.
• Resolves payroll discrepancies and manages employee benefits.

Skills

Proficiency in payroll software (Open People, SD Worx)

Intermediate to Advanced Microsoft Excel

Exceptional numerical skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Education

Relevant qualification in payroll/finance

Job description

Our client is seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to be based in their Mayfair, London office.

Key Objectives:

• Processes payroll for employees accurately and within deadlines.
• Assists with the administration of all claims for extra payments and deductions including overtime, expenses and any other payment/deduction duly authorised.
• Determines payroll liabilities by checking calculations of Tax, NI, SSP, SMP, SPP.
• Assists with payroll tax filings.
• Compiles data summaries of earnings, taxes, deductions, leave and non-taxable benefits.
• Resolves payroll discrepancies by investigating and analysing information.
• Manages employee benefits, including health insurance and retirement plans.
• Stays up to date with and ensures compliance with UK payroll regulations and legislation.
• Maintains accurate payroll records.
• Supports the development and implementation of payroll policies and procedures.
• Leads by example in the collaboration between Finance, People and Culture departments and the Operators.
• Deals with and resolves employee and third-party payroll enquiries.
• Assists in producing monthly and quarterly payroll reports by providing analysis of requested data.
• Maintains employee confidence and protects payroll operations from risk by keeping information confidential.
• Contributes to successful internal and external audit results.
• Develops and maintains a user-friendly payroll filing system.
• Handles basic administrative Payroll duties including data entry, and filing.

Desirable skills and qualifications:

• Relevant qualification in payroll/finance driven discipline, and/or Minimum of 2 years practical experience in a payroll administration role or similar.
• Proficiency in payroll software – ideally Open People and SD Worx.
• Intermediate to Advanced Microsoft Excel experience and skills.
• Knowledge of payroll process reporting.
• Understanding of UK payroll legislation.
• Exceptional numerical skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.