Payroll Manager

NOW Careers is recruiting for a fast-growing PE backed business in South Wales. Our client is seeking an experienced Payroller Supervisor / Manager to join its expanding business. Reporting into the Director of Finance, this role is to support the ongoinggrowth of the business as part of a wider Finance team of 10.

This role will be progressive and you will be able to develop your knowledge and experience through continuous training and development. The role will be challenging yet rewarding, and you will have the opportunity to experience undertake both internal andexternal training to develop your career.

**Key activities will include -**
- A key contributor current projects, such as leading on the group harmonisation project from a payroll perspective
- Timesheet review and payroll preparation for more over 900+ employees
- Inputting starters and leavers and verifying information is correct.
- Producing monthly payroll reports, as required by management.
- Preparing payroll journals to feed into the monthly management accounts.
- Managing the company’s salary finance scheme
- Statutory reporting to HMRC
- Updating the headcount data and investigate any anomalies.
- SSP, SMP and other statutory calculations
- Preparing pension contribution reports
- Developing strong relationships with key stakeholders to ensure procedures are followed and providing support to non-financial managers.
- Setting clear deadlines for all payroll submissions and setting expectations of quality, with a continuous feedback loop
- Developing and managing payroll systems, controls and policies to ensure that our processes are robust, efficient and effective
- Managing the payroll harmonisation project
- Supporting with the roll out of new systems
- Managing the Sage HR admin portal
- Contribute to streamlining and standardisation of our payroll processes, including integrating new homes and companies as we continue to grow.
- Being the main contact for pension queries, seek to answer and signpost responses in a timely and professional manner.
- Provide advice to all key stakeholders on all pension matters.

**Experience -**
- You should have experience of working in a fast-paced environment with a proven track record of delivering timely and accurate information.
- You will have a keen eye for detail and an inquisitive approach and someone who is not afraid to challenge the status quo.
- Industry experience is not required, although previous experience of working in a dynamic business with a proven ability to react well to change is essential.
- Sage payroll experience is desirable but not essential.
- Involvement / Experience in harmonisation projects is desirable.

**Skills and Qualities -**
- A self-motivated and proactive attitude - someone who takes the initiative and strives for improvement
- Keen to progress with the business and develop their accounting knowledge with an interest in finance and business
- An inquisitive mind - someone who challenges the status quo and is not afraid to ask questions
- Has the ability to work to deadlines by having an organised and methodical approach
- Enthusiastic and driven
- Strong attention to detail is a key skill needed for this role - someone who is thorough and accurate when accomplishing tasks
- Excellent communication skills and able to tailor their approach to different levels in the organisation
- It is important to be both a strong team player as well as possessing the ability to work alone to complete key tasks
- Effectively manage expectations of stakeholders as the harmonization projects progresses
- Competent in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) as well as conversant with a range of ERP and IT systems.
- Solid Problem-Solving abilities, adapting to the ever-changing environment and reacting quickly to overcome challenges
- Using Initiative to overcome any hurdles
- Maintain a high level of attention to detail and the ability to produce high quality work
- Being able to build strong mutual relationships with all stakeholders
- Maintain a high level of technical payroll, pensions, and systems knowledge through CPD
- The ability to handle pressure well whilst managing conflicting priorities

**Qualifications -**
- Payroll qualifications are desirable, but not essential.
- Accounting background is desirable.
- Pensions administration knowledge
- Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint). Strong excel skills particularly desirable.
- Sage Payroll experience is desirable.
- Experience of managing change from manual to digital in a large organisation with multiple payrolls