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Adaptable Recruitment are delighted to be partnering with a thriving, UK based, organisation who are seeking to appoint an experienced Payroll Manager to join the team on an permanent basis.
Based in Liverpool city centre, you will work a hybrid model, reporting directly to the Payroll Manager.
Salary/benefits:
- £46000 - £48000 per annum
- 37.5 hour working week - flexible working on offer
Job duties and responsibilities will include* Support the payroll manager and deputise during annual leave.* Manage the two payroll officers on a day-to-day basis * Extensive level of payroll knowledge and troubleshooting is essential. * Ability to deal with enquiries from all levels and ability to perform manual calculations is essential. * Supporting enquiries from the internal and external auditors. * Understanding of accounting and the impact that payroll has on the P&L and Balance Sheet - background experience with accounting. * Experience of accounts balance sheet reconciliations * Understanding of Salary Sacrifice Pensions * In-depth knowledge of any legislation affecting payroll, minimum wage etc., and to research and keep up to date with changes * Full understanding of the production of the PSA * Full understanding of Benefits in Kind and the implications to tax codes and to support the payroll officers with production of the P11D's * Ideally experienced with large volume multi-site payrolls with varying T's & C's where one size does not fit all. * Preparation of Director Emoluments * Research and identify opportunities for process improvement and report to the Payroll Manager * Identify opportunities for training needs within the team and deliver training as required. * Ability to take on ad-hoc projects and tasks required by senior management. Skills, Knowledge and Experience will include
* Experience of managing a team at a senior level.* Experience in producing Director Emoluments* Commercial and financial awareness to make sound decisions based on research and best-practice* The ability to look at something and know if it 'doesn't look right'* Outstanding communication skills (both written and verbal) to present information and analysis to all levels of the business.* Recognise that each site operates independently and there is no appetite to harmonise.* Ability to review and analyse payroll information with a keen eye for detail* In-depth knowledge of payroll processes, legislation and compliance.* Advanced MS Excel user - i.e. Look-ups, Pivots, Macros & Formulas* Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with the ability to see the 'bigger picture'* Good time management and understanding that on occasion you will need to work additional hours to ensure the accurate and timely production of the monthly payroll.* Impeccable attention to detail* Remain calm under pressure* Able to work to tight deadlines
