Payroll & Office Manager

Company Details And Job OverviewKenton Black Finance are representing a friendly, progressive professional firm seeking an experienced Payroll/Office Manager to work in a responsible and varied HYBRID role from their offices in the Chester area.This exceptional and varied opportunity is suitable for an experienced Payroll/Office or Practice Manager possessing full end to end payroll processing experience, ready to join a friendly firm offering a great place to work autonomously, providing mentorship, leadership and support to a small office team. You will be dealing with a variety of Office/Payroll/HR duties including overseeing and running small and larger payrolls on a weekly/fortnightly/monthly basis via Brightpay, therefore previous experience using Brightpay would be advantageous.Payroll/Office Manager Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to: -Responsibilities:Coordinate office activities and operations to secure efficiency and compliance with company policiesCoordinate payroll workflow daily and accounts workflow weekly, step in and support the payroll team as neededProcessing and managing Weekly/Fortnightly/Monthly payrolls via Brightpay Provide client with payroll reports and updatesDealing with HMRC queries & RTIProcessing SMP, SSP, BACS processingCompetent and knowledgeable with all aspects of pensions Auto enrolment proceduresProcessing starters/leavers, P45/P46’sSetting up of new clientsExtensive client liaison/interactionManage queries from outsourcing partners and clients Supervise staff, manage staff absences and organise annual appraisalsImplementing and maintaining workflow documentations and office proceduresCreate and update records with personnel, financial sensitivity. Assist in HR functions such as recruitment, onboarding, and performance managementReview client fee levels and staff timesheets regularly Uploading sales and marketing materials onto social media monthlyEnsure the smooth running of the office on a day-to-day basis Negotiation and renewal of business InsurancesAdditional administration duties as requiredSkills:- Proven experience as an Office/Payroll or Practice Manager leading a small team - Prior UK payroll experience- Experience with UK HR processes and legislation- Previous experience in project management desirable - Proficient in Microsoft Office and ideally Brightpay software- Excellent organisational and leadership skills - Ability to prioritise workload and manage expectations- Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities- Strong problem-solving skills with a keen eye for detailKey Benefits/Rewards On Offer:Package: Salary to c£40K doeHYBRID/OFFICE (HYBRID AFTER PROBATION)FLEXIBLE WORKING GENEROUS HOLIDAYSPENSION Person SpecificationThe Payroll/Office Manager will need to possess full end to end payroll processing experience running payrolls on a weekly/fortnightly/monthly basis with a solid knowledge of pension auto enrolment, RTI/HMRC procedures to work effectively in this autonomous role. In addition, you will be overseeing and supporting the team with HR (starters/leavers, P45/P46's) recruitment and onboarding, absence management, staff appraisals working collaboratively to process client payrolls to deadlines and office management procedures.If you have experience as a Payroll/Office/Practice Manager within Bureau/Accountancy Practice or Umbrella ready for your next step up in your career to work within this varied and interesting role within a friendly, environment, then click the link to apply. This vacancy is being handled by Vanessa Mathew, Executive Consultant - Kenton Black FinanceKenton Black Finance operate across the UK as a market leading recruitment partner, specialising in the attraction of finance talent across both permanent and interim requirements. With a team of dedicated experts, each with longevity operating in the finance arena, we maintain a proven track record and have established partnerships with businesses both large, small and those in their infancy. Market leaders, we provide recruitment solutions from entry level accounting trainees to Director and Partner level. Operating from local offices in, Manchester, Leeds, Liverpool, Birmingham and Glasgow, Kenton Black Finance remain a dynamic and effective recruitment partner who represent and attract only the finest finance talent in the local area and across the UK