Payroll Manager

Description:

An established accountancy firm in Leeds is looking to recruit an experienced Payroll Manager to take responsibility for its standalone payroll function.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced payroll professional, ideally with an accountancy practice payroll background, who is confident managing a varied client payroll portfolio independently.

You will have responsibility for the full payroll process, with colleagues available to provide cover when required.

The Role
Manage a portfolio of approximately 300+ payrolls for a varied client base.
Process weekly, monthly and quarterly payrolls, including director-only payrolls.
Take responsibility for the full payroll cycle, from processing through to final submissions.
Deal with starters, leavers, statutory payments, including SSP, SMP and SPP, and payroll amendments.
Manage PAYE, RTI submissions, auto-enrolment pensions and HMRC queries.
Ensure payrolls are processed accurately and within agreed deadlines.
Act as the main point of contact for client payroll queries.
Use Sage Payroll to manage and administer payrolls.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of payroll legislation and statutory requirements.The Person
Proven experience managing payroll independently, ideally within an accountancy practice.
Strong technical knowledge of payroll legislation and statutory payments.
Confident managing a high-volume, varied payroll portfolio.
Experienced with Sage Payroll.
Highly organised, accurate and comfortable working autonomously.
Good client communication skills and the ability to manage competing deadlines.The Package
Fully remote working.
Full-time position, with some flexibility around working hours.
9-day fortnight.
Supportive team, with colleagues able to provide cover when required.An ideal opportunity for an experienced practice payroll professional looking for a fully remote role with autonomy, flexibility and responsibility for their own payroll function