Job title: Head of Payroll Services

Hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week                                                   

Division/Department: Umbrella Payroll

Reporting to: Operations Director

Location:  Lancaster

Organisational Profile

The company is a well-established accountancy firm based in Lancaster providing accounting services to 1,200+ clients via cloud accounting software. The company offer a high-quality service in Bookkeeping, Accounts, Payroll, VAT Returns and Tax Services as well as offering a wealth of knowledge and advice. 

Position Summary

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious individual with a passion for payroll. The role would be fully responsible for the entire payroll function within Umbrella and Payroll Bureau. Responsible for a team of 8, the role is part of the senior management team and involved in strategic planning for the success of the business.

Responsibilities & Duties

• Manage a team of payroll administrators
• Provide training and coaching to team members assists in monitoring workloads and high standards of work, quality and organisational performance is achieved
• Manage and be responsible for the timely and accurate processing of weekly and monthly payrolls
• Keep up to date with regulations/legislation that are relevant and action where necessary working closely with the senior management team
• Responsible for all payroll related mergers and acquisitions.
• Make improvements to payroll set up and internal audit process and assist with internal and external audit requests
• Ensure all HMRC responsibilities are completed, PAYE, P11’d etc
• Ensure all reporting requirements are met and reported to the SMT and Operations Director
• Ensure all auto enrolment obligations are met for Umbrella and Payroll Bureau.
• Any other payroll duties as required by the business

Essential Qualifications and Skills

• Qualified or undertaking CIPP training or other payroll qualifications.
• 3+ years Experience working within Umbrella Payroll in a Managerial role.
• GCSE Maths and English to grade C and above.
• Attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with the ability to demonstrate patience in demanding circumstances.
• Excellent time keeping and management ability with the ability to prioritise workload to ensure all tasks are carried out on a daily basis and all deadlines are met.
• IT Skills with competent use of word and excel.
• Customer focused.
• Previous office experience.

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