payroll manager Bath, England
Job description
Please note: Salary is up to £45,000 pro rata
This is a hybrid opportunity (part office based, and part remote or home working)
Are you seeking a part-time payroll opportunity? Are you a Payroll Manager currently seeking a new and exciting opportunity? Are you looking to work with a fun and vibrant team, where your experience and ideas are welcomed and valued? Do you have experience managing UK and European Payrolls? If so, we may have a fantastic opportunity for you!
This Payroll Manager position is offered on a permanent basis, on a 3.5 day working week, that can be worked either as 9am to 3pm Monday to Friday or; 2 full days and 3 half days Monday to Friday. Our client is open to discussions about a candidate's preferred working week.
As Payroll Manager, you’ll be working closely with the HR team so some experience of understanding people matters would be helpful, but is not essential. Numerical, analytical skills and accuracy are of paramount importance. The Payroll Manager needs excellent attention to detail as well as good communication skills, required for effective liaison with management and employees throughout the organisation
Payroll Manager Role and Responsibilities:
- Coordinate and manage the payroll process for 2 x UK monthly payrolls (c260 UK employees), a small German payroll, a small Spanish payroll, a small Italian Payroll and a small Irish Payroll, utilising the QTAC (UK Payroll) and Cloud Pay (International Payroll) platform.
- Ensure all payroll related functions are carried out efficiently in accordance with company policies, procedures and working practices.
- Ensure that correct payments, reports and returns are made to HMRC, utilising Government Gateway (including monthly and year-end returns), for our pension scheme and other statutory bodies. Provide these organisations with appropriate information on pay, if required.
- Liaise with HR staff regarding new appointments, terminations, absence and other relevant matters.
- Assist the HRD in the management of the annual pay review, achieving consistency and fairness of remuneration across similar job types plus instruction and management of company bonus plans.
- Management of the Apprenticeship Levy, including monthly payments and administration of apprentices employed via the levy.
- Maintain a high level of professional integrity. Employees should be able to trust you with payroll matters and managing their personal information.
Skills, Knowledge and Experience:
- Excellent numerical ability and data entry skills.
- Accurate and methodical worker, with good attention to detail.
- A detailed knowledge of payroll systems, taxation and national insurance rules.
- Detailed knowledge of PAYE and its regulations.
- Experience in a payroll post, preferably in a medium to large organisation with one or more monthly payrolls.
- Good experience using Excel and/or Google Sheets.
- Pensions and auto enrolment management experience.
- A finance related degree or CIPP diploma would be preferred.
- Some German language speaking ability would be helpful, although not essential.
Our Benefits:
- Hybrid working
- Modern, air-conditioned offices in the centre of Bath
- Bean-to-cup coffee machines in the offices
- Free clothing on joining
- Free pre-payday lunch every month
- Company socials in the summer and at Christmas
- Competitive salary
- Salary sacrifice pension scheme
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Payroll giving scheme
- Salary sacrifice tech scheme
- Perks at Work discounts
- A fun, vibrant culture, with lots going on and approachable, friendly colleagues
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 25 per week
Salary: £40,000.00-£45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
Schedule:
- Day shift
Application question(s):
- Do you have experience within a similar role
- Do you now, or will you in the future, require sponsorship to work full time and permanently within the UK
- Where do you live
Experience:
- UK and European payroll: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
