Payroll Supervisor

Payroll Senior wanted for Abingdon Accountancy Firm

Job Title: Full-time Payroll Senior/Supervisor
Reporting to: Client Service Director and Partner of the Abingdon office

Our client, a prestigious and historic firm of Chartered Accountants based across 3 offices, currently seeks a proactive, experienced and deadline-driven individual to join their expanding Payroll Department in their Central Abingdon office. The need has arisen to recruit a member to the Payroll Team, who will work alongside a team of experienced Payrollers across the Firm. Responsibilities will include:

1. Processing payroll and CIS for a portfolio of client payrolls
2. Responsible for ensuring that BACS payments, RTI and AE submissions are accurate and timely
3. Working closely with clients to set expectations and resolve payroll issues
4. Excellent understanding of pension contributions, holiday pay, SSP, SMP and other schemes
5. Liaison with HMRC when required
6. Developing trusted relationships with clients through the provision of excellent service and regular contact
7. Keeping abreast of new legislation and keeping payroll team up to date
8. Improving processes where necessary

Candidates will be/have:

1. Experience in processing payroll and CIS for multiple clients, in a weekly/fortnightly/monthly capacity
2. Computer literate in MS Office including Excel to an Intermediate/Advanced Level
3. Knowledge of Pegasus Opera, SAGE and Xero Payrolls
4. Experienced in working in a deadline driven environment, where customer satisfaction is paramount
5. Excellent communication skills, happy to speak with clients to resolve issues that arise
6. Able to work cohesively in a team environment