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Exeter / Flexible Location
Competitive Salary + Benefits
About the Company
W Talent Finance is a specialist recruitment partner dedicated to placing high-calibre accounting professionals across both practice and commerce & industry markets worldwide. With a deep understanding of the finance landscape, we support clients ranging from leading professional services firms to established regional practices and multi-service professional groups, delivering tailored talent solutions that drive business performance.
We are partnering with a well-established firm of Chartered Accountants, Tax Consultants and Business Advisers with almost 60 years of heritage and a strong reputation across Devon and the wider UK.
The firm provides a broad range of accounting, tax, management accounting and business advisory services to a diverse portfolio of business and individual clients. With a strong focus on building lasting relationships, the organisation has developed an excellent reputation across its client base, its people and the communities it serves.
The organisation promotes a culture built around trust, teamwork and continuous development. It places significant emphasis on supporting its people, providing opportunities to develop professionally while maintaining a strong focus on reputation, commerciality and sustainability.
The Role
As a Payroll Manager, you will take a lead role within the firm's established and growing payroll team, ensuring the accurate, timely and professional delivery of payroll services across a diverse portfolio of clients.
You will be responsible for managing and developing a team of Payroll Advisors and Seniors, allocating workloads and ensuring key payroll deadlines and client expectations are consistently met.
Working closely with the Practice Manager and Managing Partner, you will play an important role in supporting team performance, maintaining high operational standards and continuing to develop the firm's payroll service.
This opportunity would suit an experienced Payroll Manager or a Senior Payroll Advisor looking to take the next step in their career. Previous experience within an accountancy practice is essential, with knowledge of NHS pension schemes, Sage 50 and advanced Excel considered advantageous.
Key Responsibilities
Lead, manage and support a team of experienced Payroll Advisors and Seniors
Allocate and manage team workloads, ensuring appropriate cover during periods of annual leave and key deadlines
Liaise with the Practice Manager and Managing Partner regarding team performance and operational matters
Manage and process a portfolio of client payrolls across multiple pay frequencies
Oversee payroll reporting and RTI submissions
Complete month-end and year-end payroll processes, including P45s and P60s
Maintain accurate and timely payroll records and documentation
Develop, maintain and follow effective internal payroll processes and procedures
Manage Auto Enrolment pension requirements, including enrolment, re-enrolment and declarations of compliance
Prepare and submit CIS returns, including subcontractor verification, CIS calculations and vouchers
Support clients with payroll software and technical queries where they manage their own payroll
Set up payroll, CIS and pension schemes for new and existing clients
Prepare payroll calculations including holiday pay, statutory payments and redundancy payments
Respond to client and internal payroll queries in a professional and timely manner
Provide support with ad-hoc duties and wider departmental requirements as required
About You
Solid payroll knowledge and experience, with a thorough understanding of senior payroll responsibilities
Previous experience managing or leading a team, ideally within a payroll environment
Experience working within an accountancy practice
Strong understanding of payroll processes, legislation and compliance requirements
Excellent numerical skills, with the ability to perform payroll calculations and reconciliations accurately
Meticulous attention to detail and a strong commitment to accuracy
Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines
Comfortable working independently and making confident decisions using your own initiative
Strong organisational and communication skills
Professional and confident telephone manner
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Outlook and Word
Client-focused approach with a commitment to delivering a high-quality service
Desirable:
Knowledge of Sage 50 Payroll
Working knowledge of…
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