Payroll Manager

• Payroll Manager - Swinton
• A family run accountancy practice with flexible working hours

About Our Client

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.

Job 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.

The Successful Applicant

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.

What's on Offer

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