An exciting opportunity for an experienced Payroll Manager who will be responsible for managing multiple payroll cycles and delivering a high quality, accurate and timely payroll service.

Managing the team key responsibilities will include:

• Understanding of TUPE and a variety of contracts to manage payrolls in line with contractual obligations
• Owning any payments made outside of the standard monthly run
• Ensuring Payroll function complies with all HMRC legislation and that all forms and statements are provided to HMRC and employees within the deadlines
• Reconciling information relating to the P35 submission on a monthly basis
• Managing pension returns, to include AE, ABS, LGPS, and other Workplace and person pensions ensuring compliance and managing all associated administration
• Providing relevant information regarding monthly payments to HMRC, pension providers, Cash Plan and all other parties to Finance and overseeing the physical payments made
• Ensuring the reporting and payments made relating to all benefit schemes are accurate, timely and reconciled on a monthly basis

Desired Skills & Experience

• Strong working knowledge of leading a busy payroll team in a fast paced, high volume industry.
• Excellent knowledge of PAYE and HMRC practices and procedures
• Sound understanding of HR and TUPE activity in relation to pay.
• Excellent communication skills across all levels internal and external.
• Strong people management and organisational skills
• Experience of all Microsoft programmes