payroll manager Sandbach, England
Job description
Optimum Pay Group is a global payroll provider, paying thousands of people every week, our world class customer service & compliance is key to the role so you will be driven, organised, and put each customer at the focus of what you do.
Due to growth within Optimum Pay, we now have an exciting opportunity for a Finance Manager to join our award-winning company based at our brand-new head office in Sandbach.
Key to any business is Payroll, with over 40 years of experience within the recruitment and contractor payroll sector, you will support by providing a fully compliant, unrivalled payroll service for recruitment agencies and contractors.
Duties will include but not be limited to:
· To lead and develop your payroll team through a period of change, ensuring the right processes are in place and embedding system improvements.
· Managing and processing weekly and monthly payrolls for temporary workers, including Umbrella, PAYE, Joint Employment and CIS payrolls.
· Calculating and processing statutory payments including SSP, SMP, SPP.
· Keeping up to date with HMRC legislative changes.
· Completing paperwork to comply with HMRC, Child Maintenance and DWP requirements.
· Working closely with stakeholders to provide payroll insight to emerging corporate strategies, changes to policy, procedures, and processes.
· Providing expert advice and guidance on pay and payroll related matters.
· Providing expert advice and guidance covering a broad range of taxation issues.
· Implementing financial controls (eg, payroll reconciliation, invoicing etc).
· Maintaining relationships with clients and ensuring agreed service level is being delivered.
· Continually looking for ways to streamline / improve the front-line service of the business.
About You:
· Strong payroll background with recent experience of managing a payroll service.
· Broad range of experience in UK taxation matters.
· Technical experience of working with payroll solutions.
· Excellent computer skills in Microsoft Office (specifically Excel) are essential; previous experience of Merit payroll and/or Xero software would be advantageous.
· Strong ability to maintain confidentiality in the course of work.
· Must possess strong organisational skills with an ability to pay high attention to detail and perform tasks accurately.
· Confident, patient, and friendly telephone manner.
· Ability to work under intense pressure, handle multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines.
What you get in return:
- Competitive Salary
- 33 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)
- Fun & Relaxed office environment
- 'Dress down’ on Fridays
- Exclusive Discounts & Offers
- Refer a friend scheme (£200 & a meal for two at The White Lion)
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Up to £45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Private dental insurance
- Private medical insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
