Payroll Manager

Page Personnel are recruiting for a Payroll & Pensions Manager on behalf of a small family run accountancy practice based in Swinton.

The purpose of this role is to take responsibility for the efficient management and delivery of payroll services for the practice's clients.

This is a standalone position reporting directly to the business owner.

Client Details

Our client is a well established, family run accountancy practice that provides accounting & payroll services to circa 150 SME clients.

The business has a real family feel with an excellent culture and fantastic office atmosphere.

Our client offers study support for professional accounting & payroll qualifications as well as flexible working hours.

Description

Payroll Manager duties include:

• Process payroll for a portfolio of clients, ensuring accurate and timely payments.
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements.
• Prepare and submit Real Time Information (RTI) reports to HMRC.
• Manage year-end procedures, including P60s, P11Ds, and other required year-end documentation.
• Handle employee payroll queries and resolve any discrepancies.
• Maintain payroll records and ensure they are up to date.
• Keep up-to-date with changes to payroll legislation and best practices.
• Administer workplace pensions for clients, ensuring full compliance with auto-enrolment regulations.
• Liaise with pension providers and resolve any issues related to pension contributions or employee queries.
• Ensure timely submission of pension contributions to the relevant schemes.
• Provide clients with guidance on pension options, including employer contributions and employee engagement.
• Keep clients informed about any changes to pension legislation and how they may impact their business.
• Ensure that payroll and pensions processes comply with HMRC and The Pensions Regulator requirements.
• Prepare and submit necessary documentation, including pension scheme declarations, pension contributions, and other related reports.
• Conduct audits of payroll records for accuracy and to identify any potential issues.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients to better understand their business and payroll/pension needs.
• Provide professional advice on payroll and pension-related matters, offering solutions that suit each client's individual requirements.
• Communicate any payroll or pension-related changes that may affect clients, ensuring they are well-informed.

Profile

The successful candidate will:

• Have a proven track record within payroll (bureau or in house).
• Have knowledge of pension schemes, auto enrolment and related regulations.
• Have sound knowledge of UK payroll legislation.
• Have excellent attention to detail.
• Be able to work to tight deadlines.
• Be proficient in MS Office, particularly MS Excel.
• Be an excellent written and verbal communicator.

Job Offer

A salary up to £32,000, flexible working hours, study support, pension, free parking, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.