Payroll Manager

About Firm:

Our client is a modern, forward-thinking accountancy practice based on the outskirts of Benfleet.

Within this role you will be working within a team of 3 other payroll members to support 500 total payrolls which range in size from director payrolls to 120 employees.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage a team of four payroll staff to assist the Payroll Partner
  • Day to day administration of client payrolls
  • Running weekly, four weekly, and monthly payrolls to timescales agreed with clients
  • Managing a portfolio of clients (ensuring all payrolls are processed correctly and efficiently)
  • Liaising with clients, managing expectations, and helping them to resolve any issues on payroll matters
  • Supporting HMRC enquiries
  • Manage and arrange pension contributions on various pension scheme to include Nest, Peoples Pensions, True Potential etc
  • Processing staters, leavers, SSP, SMP, pension, attachments/DEA’s, amendments and salary calculations transfers NI and Tax and payroll queries.
  • Processing payroll year End’s
  • Resolve payroll queries and discrepancies
  • Bookkeeping experience useful but not essential

Person Specification:

  • Solid experience in both payroll and bookkeeping (bonus), ideally within an accountancy practice or bureau environment
  • Confident using Sage
  • Good understanding of CIS and P11D compliance
  • Excellent communication skills - written and verbal
  • Strong organisation and time management skills
  • A collaborative and dependable team player
  • Ambitious and driven by personal and professional growth

What’s on offer:

  • Competitive salary of £38,000 - £40,000 depending on experience
  • 25 days holiday Bank Holidays
  • Career progression
  • Opportunity to work in a modern, supportive, and dynamic team
  • Exposure to a varied client base and interesting, hands-on work

Looking for a role where your payroll skills can truly shine?

Apply today and take the next step in your career with a progressive firm that values your contribution and invests in your growth. Message Liam Snell at LGS Vision for more information.

LGS Vision Recruitment £38,000 - £40,000 per annum Benfleet