Payroll Manager

Payroll Manager – Pershore, Worcestershire People Solutions are currently recruiting for an experienced Payroll Manager to join our well-established client based in Pershore, Worcestershire . This is a fantastic permanent opportunity offering a salary of £39,000 per annum, Monday-to-Friday daytime working, 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays and the opportunity to take ownership of a busy payroll function. £39,000 Per Annum | Permanent Position | Monday to Friday | 8:00am–4:00pm | 25 Days' Holiday  Bank Holidays | Free Parking We are looking for an experienced payroll professional with strong, hands-on Sage 50 Payroll experience who can confidently manage the end-to-end payroll process from day one.

This position is ideal for applicants who have previously worked as a Payroll Manager, Senior Payroll Officer, Payroll Supervisor or Payroll Team Leader. Shifts
• Monday to Friday
• 8:00am–4:00pm
• Full-time, permanent position Rates of Pay • £39,000 per annum Benefits As a Payroll Manager, you will receive:
• Permanent, full-time employment
• Monday-to-Friday daytime working
• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
• Free on-site parking
• Discounted fresh produce purchases
• NEST pension
• Opportunity to take ownership of a varied payroll function
• Support from an experienced Payroll Officer Day-to-Day Duties As a Payroll Manager, your responsibilities will include:
• Managing the end-to-end payroll function across the business
• Processing weekly and monthly payrolls accurately and within agreed deadlines
• Managing payroll for permanent and seasonal employees
• Maintaining accurate employee payroll records
• Calculating salaries, overtime, statutory payments and deductions
• Processing starters, leavers, pensions and employee changes
• Ensuring compliance with HMRC regulations and UK payroll legislation
• Completing RTI submissions to HMRC
• Reconciling payroll reports and investigating discrepancies
• Managing year-end payroll processes, including P60s and P11

Ds
• Preparing and posting payroll journals
• Reconciling payroll control accounts, pension contributions and statutory payments
• Supporting month-end and year-end financial processes
• Producing payroll reports and analysis for management
• Managing, supervising and supporting a Payroll Officer
• Providing payroll cover during periods of annual leave or absence
• Responding to employee payroll queries and resolving issues efficiently
• Liaising with HR, Finance, pension providers and external organisations Essential Skills
• Proven experience managing an end-to-end payroll function
• Strong, hands-on Sage 50 Payroll experience is essential
• Ability to independently process weekly and monthly payrolls using Sage 50
• Experience running and interpreting Sage payroll reports
• Ability to investigate payroll discrepancies and troubleshoot Sage payroll issues
• Understanding of Sage Payroll background processes, system updates and payroll records
• Confidence liaising with Sage Support when required
• Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation and HMRC requirements
• Experience completing RTI submissions
• Experience preparing payroll journals and reconciliations
• Knowledge of pension auto-enrolment
• Previous experience supervising or managing a member of staff
• Strong Excel and general IT skills
• Excellent attention to detail, accuracy and organisational skills
• Ability to work to strict payroll deadlines
• Professional approach to handling confidential information
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills

Desirable Experience
• CIPP or equivalent payroll qualification
• Experience managing payroll for a workforce that includes seasonal employees
• Experience supporting payroll system improvements Training…