Overview
Our client, a reputable firm of accountants based in Bedfordshire, is seeking a dedicated Permanent Payroll Manager to join their team. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the end-to-end payroll process, ensuring accurate and timely salary payments for clients. You will ensure compliance with all relevant legislation. The role demands a proactive approach to payroll management, strong organisational skills, and experience in managing payroll within a practice payroll or payroll bureau setting. An ability to handle complex payroll queries and maintain high levels of accuracy is essential.
Responsibilities
* Experience in payroll management, preferably within a practice payroll, payroll bureau, or accounting firm environment
* 180 payrolls covering about 800 employees mostly monthly
* Full responsibility for the firm\'s payroll department, including managing the payroll processing for multiple clients, including RTI and pension submissions, P11Ds and CIS returns
* Communicating with clients on day-to-day payroll issues and providing excellent client care
* Liaising with HMRC, The Pensions Regulator and pension scheme providers in relation to client queries and issues when required
* Experience of working in a payroll bureau or accountancy practice
* Strong technical knowledge of payroll and related legislation
* Onboarding new clients, including registering payrolls with HMRC
* Enrolling employees in workplace pensions, and managing employer duties in relation to automatic enrolment and re-enrolment duties
* Knowledge and experience in processing statutory payments
* Strong knowledge of payroll legislation and compliance requirements
* Excellent organisational and team leadership skills
* Ability to handle complex payroll queries with professionalism and accuracy
* Proficiency in payroll software commonly used in practice payroll or payroll bureaus
* Excellent communication skills to liaise effectively with clients and internal teams
* Attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving
Requirements
* Experience in payroll management, preferably within a practice payroll, payroll bureau, or accounting firm environment
* Onboarding new clients, including registering payrolls with HMRC
* Enrolling employees in workplace pensions, and managing employer duties in relation to automatic enrolment and re-enrolment duties
* Knowledge and experience in processing statutory payments
* Strong knowledge of payroll legislation and compliance requirements
Benefits
This role offers the opportunity to join a well-established firm, providing a supportive working environment and career development opportunities. You will benefit from competitive salary packages, potential for professional growth, and the chance to work with a reputable client base. If you are experienced in payroll management within a practice or bureau setting and looking to progress your career, this position provides an excellent platform to do so.
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