Payroll Manager

Description

Your new company

You will be joining a well-established, family-owned organisation based at its modern head office and distribution centre on the outskirts of Preston. The business operates across retail, manufacturing and wholesale distribution, employing a substantial workforce across the North of England.

Due to ongoing requirements within the finance function, the organisation is looking to appoint an experienced payroll manager on a temp to perm basis.

Your new role

As payroll manager you will support the delivery of the full end-to-end payroll function across several businesses and multiple payrolls. You will help ensure the accurate and timely processing of salaries, bonuses, deductions and pension contributions, while maintaining compliance with UK payroll legislation and HMRC requirements.

Your key responsibilities will include:

Processing multiple end-to-end payrollsEnsuring employees are paid accurately and on timeProcessing and reconciling statutory and voluntary pension contributionsCompleting RTI submissions, P60s, P11Ds and other HMRC reportingAssisting with statutory reports, including Gender Pay Gap reportingKeeping up to date with payroll legislation and supporting required changesInvestigating and resolving payroll queriesReconciling payroll-related balance sheet control accountsProducing and posting payroll journals to the general ledgerSupporting internal and external payroll auditsProducing payroll cost reports to assist with budgeting and forecastingProviding guidance and support to other members of the payroll teamAssisting with wider finance and HR projectsWhat you'll need to succeed

You will be an experienced payroll professional with strong technical knowledge of UK payroll legislation, pensions and HMRC requirements. Previous experience processing complex, high-volume or multiple payrolls will be important.

A CIPP qualification, equivalent payroll or accounting qualification, or strong relevant experienceProven end-to-end payroll experienceStrong knowledge of statutory deductions, pensions and payroll complianceExcellent attention to detailConfident communication skillsStrong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing deadlinesGood Microsoft Excel skillsExperience using payroll and financial systems

What you'll get in return

A competitive salary of up to 55,000Full-time hours, working Monday to Thursday, 8:30am to 5:00pm, with an earlier finish at 4:00pm on FridaysAn office-based role in Preston, working closely with the wider payroll, finance and HR teamsThe opportunity to join a large, well-established organisation operating across retail, manufacturing and wholesale distribution

What you need to do now

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