Senior Payroll Clerk/Manager

Agility Resoucing; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Manchester seeks an experienced Payroll Manager to oversee monthly pay runs and payroll communications. The role involves handling annual processing, pension submissions, and training staff on payroll tasks. Ideal candidates should have over 5 years of experience and proficiency with Xero software.

Qualifications

• Experience with Xero accounting software.
• Over 5 years of comprehensive payroll experience.
• Ability to manage client payroll communication effectively.

Responsibilities

• Accurately prepare clients' monthly pay runs.
• Calculate SMP/SPP/SSP and submit claims to HMRC.
• Manage year-end statutory payroll processes.

Skills

Payroll processing

Client communication

Xero accounting software

Statutory payroll management

Education

Experience with pay runs

Over 5 years in payroll

Job description

Location

United Kingdom, Manchester

Job Type

Permanent

Description

We are currently recruiting for a well-established client in Manchester who is seeking a hands-on and experienced Payroll Manager to accurately prepare clients' monthly pay runs in a timely manner. Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will be the first point of contact for client payroll communication and responsible for processing payroll submissions to HMRC.

The main responsibilities include:

1. Monthly payroll preparation
2. Annual payroll processing
3. Payroll onboarding
4. Monthly pension submissions
5. Benefit in kind management
6. Ad-hoc duties

Specific tasks will involve:

• Calculating SMP/SPP/SSP and submitting claims to HMRC
• Reconciling wages, pensions, and PAYE
• Managing year-end statutory payroll processes
• Submitting auto-enrollment contributions and managing opt-ins/outs
• Updating on legislative changes
• Training staff members
• Collaborating with tax specialists on complex payroll issues

The ideal candidate will engage effectively with clients, structure workflows independently, and have experience with Xero accounting software.

With over 5 years of commercial experience, I specialize in supporting qualified accountants in achieving their career goals. For a confidential discussion or more information, please call me at 01772 278078.

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