Payroll Manager - Accountancy Practice

An exciting position has become available for a full-time Payroll Manager based in Cambourne, Cambridge. The successful candidate will earn up to £45,500, with an OTE in the first year of up to £50,000.

Reporting to Partner level, this role requires the management and administration of a high volume of client payrolls across the firm, to provide a first-class payroll bureau service, and recommendations about future planning and development of resources.

Are you the right person for the job?

Experience required for the role of Experienced Payroll Administrator:

• Previous payroll experience, ideally within a professional services firm or bureau environment, is essential
• Demonstrable up-to-date knowledge of current payroll legislation
• Confident in using Iris/Star Payroll software
• Good attention to detail
• Good IT skills, advanced Excel

Person Specification:

• This position requires confidence, flexibility, and enthusiasm
• Must be a clear communicator

What will your role as a Payroll Manager look like?

• Manage and/or supervise day-to-day administration of multiple client payrolls
• Use existing knowledge of:
  • PAYE/NIC, including K codes
  • SMP, SPP, SAP, and SSP
  • Pension schemes administration
• Develop and keep up to date with new payroll legislation and compliance
• Carry out payroll reconciliations and analysis
• Understand and administer Auto-Enrolment, administer RTI submissions, and process end-of-year forms
• Liaise with HMRC and assist with client enquiries
• Use own initiative to resolve issues, by providing a range of solutions and seeking advice where necessary
• Understand and effectively communicate the full range of services offered by the firm
• Process all types of manual payroll calculations
• Other duties may reasonably be requested from time to time

Company

Our client is a well-established and growing accountancy firm with offices in Cambourne, west of Cambridge, and at Canary Wharf, and with a reputation for high-quality service, is seeking to recruit an experienced Payroll Manager.

The firm provides services to a wide range of clients, from small and medium-sized growth businesses and individuals to multi-national corporations.

Why should you apply?

• Annually reviewed salary
• Full professional support
• Approved contributory pension
• Healthcare
• Life cover
• Share option plan
• Initially 20 days holiday + bank holidays
• Remuneration package includes a basic salary and performance bonus, reviewed annually, approved contributory pension

Please Note

Our client's aim is to respond to all successful applications within 14 days. If you haven't been contacted within this time your application has been unsuccessful and your details will not be held further. The employer positively encourages you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.

Our client apologises that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.

Our client is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all age groups.

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