ABLE BRIDGE RECRUITMENT LIMITED | Payroll Manager

The Company Able Bridge Recruitment are currently working with one of Scotland`s most prestigious leisure businesses in the recruitment of a payroll manager. Benefits that our client offers include; Pro-active wellness program. Highly competitive salary. Pension. Generous holiday entitlement. Discount on various corporate partners (ranging from hospitality to dinning and international experiences. Reporting into the deputy director of finance this newly created role will be based in our clients corporate office in Fife. The role holder will be working within a medium-sized finance team and will be based in the office on a hybrid basis. The Responsibilities The purpose of this role is to facilitate the migration of the payroll from a third party to an in-house model. You will be responsible for the day to day management of the payroll function which has approximately 300 employees. On a day-to-day basis you can expect to be responsible for the following; Manage the payroll function to ensure that all employees are paid correctly and on time. Management of the HR/Payroll information system ensuring that new starters, leavers and wage/salary changes are actioned. Work closely with department heads to ensure rota information is collated and cross referenced against hours being processed. Completion of payroll reports that will highlight business drivers such as productivity data, payroll budget versus actual. Production of the payroll forecast reports which will act as a control mechanism for spend. Reconcile PAYE, NI and Pension journals within the general ledger. Process statutory documentation such as P45, P60`s etc. Administration of the companies pension scheme in relation to company and statutory obligations. The Requirements We are seeking a highly experienced payroll professional (minimum of 5 years), ideally within either a hospitality context or a bureau environment. The role holder will be responsible for working with colleagues across the business so that communication skills and outstanding customer services. The system that our client uses is an inhouse, bespoke system however we would expect candidates to have exposure to various payroll systems. From a personal perspective, we are looking for forward thinking pro-active individuals who are conscientious and able to work on their own initiative. If you are interested in hearing more detail about this role or would like to have a confidential chat about a potential career move, please do not hesitate in contacting me. COVID19 statement Our client will be expecting the successful applicant to be based in the office on a blended working model, the model that we are working with is 60% in the office and 40% working at home, however this may change and you may be expected to work more often in the office. If, however, applicants wish to work longer in the office the option is available to them. JBRP1_UKTJ