Job Description

Key Duties will include:

• A big part of your job will be to supervise our payroll team and liaise with other professionals.
• Ensure the Payroll department runs smoothly and dealing promptly with any issues.
• Training new Payroll team members, Annual Appraisals and manage Team CPD.
• Ensure Payroll team remains up to date with HMRC compliance/ PAYE rulings /Pension updates.
• Processing the payroll / pension of clients.
• Oversee processing of payroll changes (e.g. new hires, terminations, raises) and system upgrades.
• Registering new clients with HMRC and keeping those clients well informed of their duties as employers, regarding HMRC and the Pension regulator.
• Strong Administrative skills; ensure excellent records and all associated admin are completed by the Payroll team.
• Communicating with HMRC, resolve any client PAYE queries.
• Day to day contact with clients and dealing with their queries.
• Identifying opportunities and growing the department.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Proven previous experience as a Payroll Team Leader or similar role - essential. Current knowledge of payroll procedures and related laws. Experience of CJRS and Auto-Enrolment essential. A keen eye for detail. An analytical mind and good math skills. Outstanding communication skills (written and oral). Organizational and leadership skills. Knowledge of Moneysoft and Quickbooks systems an advantage. The role involves working in a confidential environment and being able to produce accurate payroll on a fast turnaround.