Payroll Manager

Payroll Manager – Pershore, Worcestershire

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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 P11Ds
• 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 Provided
• Ongoing support and development within the business
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If you are an experienced Payroll Manager, Senior Payroll Officer or Payroll Supervisor looking for a permanent opportunity in Pershore , with a salary of £39,000 and sociable Monday-to-Friday working hours, apply today with your updated CV.
Please note: Previous hands-on Sage 50 Payroll experience is essential. Candidates must be confident using the system independently from day one.
A member of the People Solutions Permanent Recruitment team will be in touch. xrexnqw
People Solutions do not charge candidates any fees or request deposits at any stage of the recruitment process.