Assistant Payroll Manager

OverviewWorking alongside the Payroll Manager you will help lead the Payroll team as well as taking an active role in the processing of both weekly and monthly payrolls.You will motivate and support the payroll team to ensure they support the growth of our business by delivering operational effectiveness.You'll join a team which includes a Payroll & HR Systems Manager and three Payroll Specialists.As well as paying circa 2000 staff every week/month, our payroll team also administer employee databases and systems to track leave, time & attendance and references.You will be an experiencedpayroll professional, looking to expand your experience and grow your skills.This is an opportunityto take the lead on projects and payroll responsibilities.Full time, 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday.Based at our Trowbrige head office and on‑site at least 3 days per week.Some flexibilitymay be required during busy periods.Who we areapetito is the UK’s leading food supplier to the health and social care sectors serving more than 1,300 care homes, health care and education settings.Our meals are expertly crafted by our dieticians and chefs, and then frozen to lock in the goodness.Wiltshire Farm Foods, our sister company, is the UK’s largest ready meal supplier cooking and delivering over 330 different delicious frozen ready meals across the UK.ResponsibilitiesDeputising for the Payroll ManagerAssist with end-to-end processing of weekly and monthly payrolls ensuring all payrolls are completed accurately and on time.Ensuring all deductions are processed correctly and submitted within required timescales.Completion of month-end reports supplying information to managers across the businessHandling complex payroll queriesCompleting reconciliations and payroll journalsAccurately record information for P11d’sStay up to date with legislation and tax laws affecting payroll operations.Share information as relevant within the Payroll team and wider businessWorking with the Payroll Manager and the Payroll & HR Systems Manager to identify efficiencies and improvements for Payroll, HR and employeesOther duties as requiredSupportingPayroll and P11d Year End processingCommunication across the businessAudits and providing documentation when requiredSupervision and direction of the payroll teamAbout youEssentialProven end-to-end payroll experienceExperience administering payroll and/ or employee database systemsIn depth knowledge of statutory payments, tax/NI calculations, auto-enrolment and NMWCIPP qualified or working towards CIPP qualificationExperience supervising a teamGood working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook packagesStrong accuracy and attention to detailAble to work to tight deadlinesPlan and organise daily/weekly tasks, prioritise appropriatelyBuild strong relationships with both internal and external customersSeeks opportunitiesto make improvements to processes and customer experiencesAdapts to changes quickly and positively, embracing new ideasPragmatic approach to problem solving while staying within the scope of rules and regulations.DesirableAbility to use Microsoft Word and Excel to an advanced level.Experience of Zellis ResourceLink Payroll/HR systemExperience working with an integrated Time & Attendance systemCompany BenefitsCompetitive salary – accredited Living Wage employer25 days holiday per year, plus bank holidaysOption to purchase up to 5 additional days holiday per yearDiscretionary annual bonus schemePension scheme - employer matched contributions up to 4%Life assurance scheme worth at least 1x annual salarySubsidised canteenFree parkingFree turkey or voucher at ChristmasAccess to employee benefits including Perkbox with salary sacrifice options and retail discountsOur ValuesAs a family-owned business, we take great pride in being a company that makes a real difference and is dedicated to creating outstanding meals to be proud of.We develop a range of products designed to enhance health and well‑being for all our customers.We are driven by a passion for service and dedicated to feeding some of the UK’s most vulnerable people.We proudly support British food and farming, focusing on using the best ethical and sustainable produce in alignment with our goal to reach Net Zero by 2040.Our ethical standards are recognised by the ETI and we are an accredited Living Wage employer. Learn more about apetito’s commitment to a more sustainable future.We embrace inclusion, empowering individuals from diverse backgrounds.Our commitment to making a real difference extends to customers, communities, and staff and we're on a mission to build an inclusive workplace where everyone reaches their full potential. #J-18808-Ljbffr