Payroll Manager

I am working exclusively with a really lovely business based in the Swinton area. My client is a fast-growing service business and due to growth is seeking a Payroll Manager. This is a newly created role in the business. The Payroll Manager is responsible for all aspects of the businesses payroll functions, with end-to-end ownership of all payroll processing and related tasks. This role encompasses a requirement for strong transactional accuracy, along with process management with a key focus on control points within the payroll function to ensure strict adherence to deadlines, confidentiality, accuracy, and compliance, whilst consistently observing the agreed business behaviours to ensure a cohesive and pleasant working environment for all. Key Responsibilities: * End to end payroll processing * Primary contact for all payroll enquiries * Benefit in Kind processing * Monthly salary processing including employee expense payments * Monthly timesheet processing * RTI Submission * PAYE reconciliation and payment * Full pensions administration * Working alongside HR functions to support employee onboarding and leaver processing * Relevant control account reconciliation * Processing all payroll journals * Transacting all external payroll recharges * Payroll overhead variance analysis * Credit Card expense journal and employee spend analysis * Employee expense portal administration * Present data for the annual pay review / assist with budget presentation * Primary contact for any audit requests requiring information or reports held by payroll * Assist with annual financial audit * Assist the wider finance team as required The right candidate for this role will have covered all aspects of the enclosed in a stand-alone role. In return an excellent opportunity to make the role your own is offered