Payroll Manager

Payroll Manager, supervising one other person, Kettering/Hybrid, c£40,000 Our client, a multi sited business is seeking a Payroll Manager to join their professional and efficient finance team. You will liaise closely with the Human Resources/Operations and Finance Teams in order to provide an accurate and timely payroll service for the employees of the group. You will report to the Finance Manager and will build a strong relationships with the third party outsourced provider. As the Payroll Manager, your responsibilities will include: * Develop systems and procedures to process payroll account transactions (e.g. salaries, benefits, deductions, taxes and 3rd party payments) * Provide mentorship, training and ongoing development of the members of the payroll processing team. * Oversee the timely processing of all payrolls within the group and accurate reporting upon, including the processing of nominal journals. * Ensure compliance with amendments to legislation and labour laws * Liaise with the external auditors of the organisation and manage any compliance audits with HMRC * Collaborate with Human Resources (HR) and accounting teams to obtain and share information * Be responsible for the roll-out of any new payroll initiatives * Project lead migration of master data sets from other 3rd party payroll softwares/bureaus upon acquisition * Maintain accurate records and prepare reports * Resolve issues and answer payroll-related questions * Maintain and review KPIs for the payroll team for the growing group * Assist with Profit and Loss blance sheets reconcialtions and management accounts Existing knowledge & experience should include: * A strong work ethic and professional pride, coupled with exceptional attention to detail. * Analytical skills together with an inquisitive nature * Proficiency in MS Excel and the ability to quickly analyse data * Experience of HRI systems and interface to 3rd party systems * Experience with Xero preferable * Strong communication skills and the ability to maintain positive working relationships with a range of suppliers and colleagues * Flexibility and the ability to adapt to changing work demands * Ability to work both independently and as part of a team * Excellent time management skills and an eagerness to learn