Assistant Payroll Manager

  • Job Reference: 1504407878-2
  • Date Posted: 21 November 2024
  • Recruiter: Plus One Recruitment
  • Location: Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
  • Salary: £30,000 to £33,000
  • Sector: Accounting
  • Job Type: Permanent

Job Description

Are you seeking a new fast-paced Payroll role?

Do you want to be a part of a dynamic energetic business?

Our client is an established and successful company based in Warwickshire, specialising within the Food and Beverages sector, whose brand has been established for over 20 years. They are now looking to acquire the services of an Assistant Payroll Manager on a Full-Time, Permanent basis. This is a fantastic opportunity that would suit an individual who has previous payroll experience and is passionate, adaptable, and looking to work in a dynamic environment.

Main Responsibilities:

  • Lead regular team meetings to foster communication and collaboration.
  • Assist with supervising workloads, assessing team performance, and supporting departmental planning.
  • Ensure team members receive the necessary training and development to meet business and personal growth goals.
  • Provide guidance and share expertise with team members in your area of specialisation.
  • Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement new standards.
  • Step in as cover for team members during annual leave or periods of high workload.
  • Contribute to payroll financial standards by assisting with annual budgeting, monitoring expenditure, identifying variances, and implementing corrective measures.
  • Keep payroll records up to date by processing changes such as exemptions, deductions, status updates, pay adjustments, holiday entitlements, and insurance modifications.
  • Ensure payroll accounts are accurate by auditing data, resolving discrepancies, and preparing journal entries.
  • Take responsibility for running the monthly payroll accurately, including HMRC payments and payroll journals.
  • Prepare and submit pension data to relevant providers on a monthly basis.

Key Skills & Experience:

  • Proven experience in a payroll function, ideally within a multi-site business.
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Excellent written communication skills for preparing correspondence and reports.
  • Confidence in effectively conveying information to clients, colleagues, and management.
  • The ability to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
  • A proactive, self-motivated approach, with a conscientious and thorough work ethic.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build strong relationships with stakeholders.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel, and 365.

Additional Information:

  • Working hours are Monday Friday, 8:30am 4:30pm with a half hour unpaid lunch break (37.5 hours).
  • 25 days + Bank holidays annual leave.
  • Fully On-Site.

To express interest in this promising role, kindly forward your latest CV, detailing your present or
most recent remuneration package and any notice period you might have. For a discreet, detailed
discussion about the role, you can reach out to Daniel Marlow at (phone number removed). Alternatively,
connect with us on LinkedIn via the following link:
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