Payroll Manager jobs in United States

A well-established Chartered Accountancy firm based in Bury St Edmunds, providing a wide range of financial services to businesses across various industries. Offering tailored solutions and maintaining strong, long-lasting client relationships. Due to continued growth, they are looking for a Senior Payroll Administrator to join our team.

Full-time or Part-time

The Role:

As a Senior Payroll Administrator, you will be responsible for managing and processing payrolls for a diverse portfolio of clients. These clients come from a range of industries and vary in size, requiring a flexible and adaptable approach. The role demands a thorough payroll background and the ability to ensure accurate, compliant, and timely payroll processing. You will work closely with the team to ensure that all payroll-related queries and issues are handled efficiently, providing excellent customer service at all times

Key Responsibilities:

• End-to-end payroll processing for multiple clients across a variety of sectors, ensuring compliance with all statutory requirements.
• Managing payrolls of varying sizes and complexities, from small businesses to larger enterprises.
• Liaising with clients to gather payroll data, answer queries, and resolve any issues promptly.
• Processing statutory payments such as SSP, SMP, SPP, and other deductions including pensions, student loans, and AEOs.
• Producing payroll reports for clients, including payslips, P45s, P60s, and any other documentation as required.
• Ensuring accuracy in the calculation of tax, NI, and pension contributions.
• Maintaining and updating payroll records for audit purposes and compliance.
• Keeping up to date with payroll legislation and implementing changes accordingly.
• Supporting the payroll team with system upgrades, new client set-ups, and process improvements.
• Managing the year-end payroll process, including the submission of returns to HMRC.
• Providing guidance and support to junior members of the payroll team when necessary.

Key Requirements:

• Extensive experience in payroll administration, ideally within a practice or bureau environment.
• Strong working knowledge of current payroll legislation and compliance.
• Experience managing payrolls for multiple clients across various industries and business sizes.
• Familiarity with payroll software (experience with systems like Sage Payroll, Xero, or QuickBooks is an advantage).
• Strong numeracy skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and maintain confidentiality.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with clients.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and process improvements.

What We Offer:

• A competitive salary based on experience.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Flexibility in working hours where appropriate.

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