Payroll Manager

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and highly organised Payroll Manager to take responsibility for the accurate and timely delivery of our weekly and monthly payrolls. You will manage all payroll-related activities, ensuring compliance with HMRC legislation and company policies while providing an excellent service to employees across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end processing of weekly and monthly payrolls.
• Ensure all payroll transactions are processed accurately and within strict deadlines.
• Calculate and process statutory payments including SSP, SMP, SPP and SAP.
• Manage starters, leavers, contractual changes and employee benefits within payroll.
• Complete payroll reconciliations and produce payroll reports for management.
• Process year-end payroll activities including P60s and P11Ds where applicable.
• Liaise with HMRC and pension providers regarding payroll-related matters.
• Administer workplace pensions, auto-enrolment and pension contributions.
• Manage private healthcare, life assurance and other employee benefits.
• Act as the main point of contact for payroll, pension and queries.
• Manage company car and car allowance schemes and maintain fleet records.
• Liaise with vehicle leasing company
• Support audits, statutory reporting and payroll compliance activities.
• Identify and implement payroll process improvements.

About You

• Proven payroll management experience.
• Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation and HMRC requirements.
• Experience administering pensions and employee benefits.
• Knowledge of company car and benefit-in-kind administration.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Proficiency in payroll systems and Microsoft Excel.
• CIPP qualification or equivalent experience is desirable.

Benefits

A competitive salary and benefits package including 26 days holiday, pension, life assurance, individual healthcare and discretionary bonus. Medicash and the opportunity to buy or sell holiday is also available.