Payroll Manager

Reed Accountancy are currently working with a business who are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to oversee and manage the end-to-end payroll process for a large workforce of over 500 employees. This role involves processing monthly payroll and handling all related administrative tasks to ensure accuracy and compliance.

• Manage and process monthly payroll for over 500 employees.
• Perform manual payroll calculations when necessary.
• Calculate statutory payments such as maternity, paternity, and sick pay.
• Handle employee deductions including taxes, insurance, and other benefits.
• Process new starters and leavers, including issuing P45s and assigning correct tax codes.
• Administer Additional Holiday Pay (AHP) and P11D submissions.
• Generate and maintain payroll reports using the HR system.
• Ensure timely and accurate updates to payroll records, including leave, sickness, and statutory payments.
• Manage deductions such as Attachment of Earnings (AOEs).
• Oversee workplace pension schemes and submit monthly reports to pension providers.
• Submit FPS and EPS filings to HMRC online.
• Provide payroll-related support and guidance to employees, addressing queries on topics like SMP, SSP, holiday pay, and tax codes.
• Stay informed on current payroll legislation and compliance requirements.

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a payroll role.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other relevant software.

• Strong background in payroll processing is essential.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Highly organized with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Proactive and able to collaborate effectively with other departments.
• Maintains professionalism and confidentiality at all times.
• Strong literacy and numeracy skills.

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Full-time, permanent role (37 hours per week: Monday–Friday, 9am–5:30pm, with a 5pm finish on Fridays).
• Generous holiday package including all bank holidays off and a paid Christmas shutdown.
• Company pension scheme.
• Free on-site parking (subject to availability).

If you are currently on the market for a new role and are able to demonstrate the above experience I would be keen to arrange confidential chat about the role. Follow the steps to apply.