Payroll Manager

Take real ownership in a small, family-run payroll bureau. You''ll manage a varied portfolio of clients, reporting directly to the directors, and deliver accurate, timely monthly payrolls in a high-volume environment. Job DescriptionReporting directly to the directors, you will be responsible for the timely and accurate processing of monthly client payrolls. Responsibilities and requirementsThe role You''ll handle end-to-end payroll processing for multiple clients with different frequencies and requirements. Key responsibilities include:Processing monthly and varying-frequency payrolls (high volume across a shared team portfolio of 400 clients)Managing starters, leavers, statutory payments (SSP, SMP, SPP) and coding noticesRunning auto-enrolment, pension submissions and contributions across multiple providersCompleting RTI submissions (FPS, EPS, EXB) and year-end procedures including P11D/P11D(b)Creating data templates, payroll schedules, reports and payment filesHandling client queries, service reviews and onboarding new clientsReconciling funds, managing HMRC portal credits/debts and making corrections where neededHelping improve systems and procedures as legislation changes Desirable skills and attributes:Bureau experienceProven ability to process high-volume, multi-client payrolls and hit the ground runningStrong knowledge of pensions, auto-enrolment, statutory payments and year-endExcellent Excel skills and a keen eye for detailConfidence answering complex client ..... full job details .....