Payroll (12 Month Mat Cover)

What’s on offer:

• On-site parking
• £30,000 - £32,000 per annum
• Monday – Friday (8 hours a day)
• Start time between 8:00am - 9:30am (flexible)
• Finish time between 4:30pm – 6:00pm (flexible)
• Half days on Friday (every other week)
• Pension scheme
• 25 days + stat bank holidays

We are on the lookout for an experienced payroll client manager, to join our clients growing accountancy firm. You’ll be responsible for running the end-to-end payroll for over 120 clients varying in size, business types and frequency, ensuring all deadlines are met and compliance is maintained.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process payrolls accurately and on time, including processing starter, leavers and any adjustments
• Manage statutory payments with HMRC i.e. SSP, SMP, SPP etc
• Keep up to date with changing legislations and ability to research on more complex and new payroll matters
• Submit all HMRC reporting and deal with HMRC queries/claims
• Full understanding of auto enrolment pensions and able to submit pensions to different providers with varied scheme types
• Process year end reports and issue P60s
• Communicate with clients and internal staff to resolve any queries
• Being in direct contact with clients and managing their account
• Prepare payroll journals for clients
• Understanding of tax codes and tax efficient salaries

Person Specifications:

• Excellent communication and organisation skills
• Ability to work independently and manage your own time to meet the tight deadlines
• A friendly and professional manner with all clients either face to face, over the phone or via email
• Ideally minimum 4 years payroll experience
• Knowledge of Sage Payroll and Microsoft products is essential