A successful accountancy practice in Market Harborough is seeking an accomplished Payroll Manager to join their growing organisation. This is a fantastic opportunity to work for a friendly practice with an excellent reputation for high quality personal service.

What to expect:

• 37 hour working week: Monday to Thursday 9:00am-5.30pm, Friday 9:00am-5:00pm
• £32,000 - £35,000
• 20 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
• On-site car parking

As Payroll Manager, you'll have the following duties and responsibilities:

• Managing a portfolio of approximately 220 payroll clients
• Supervisory responsibilities - leading and supporting the payroll team
• Dealing with HMRC in respect of client queries
• Preparation and administration of weekly, fortnightly, four weekly and monthly payrolls.
• Distribution of online payslips and documentation
• Administration of PAYE, National Insurance deductions based on individual allowances.
• Mandatory deductions including student loans, SSP, SMP, SAP, SPP, court orders
• Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) administration for both sub-contractors and contractors
• Year-end RTI submissions plus submission of annual reporting, final full payment summary and P60s
• Employment Payment Summary (EPS) to reclaim statutory payment and construction industry scheme (CIS) suffered, pay apprenticeship levy and claim employment allowances
• Preparing and submitting P11d benefits and expenses yearly returns
• Setting up and administering auto enrolment pension schemes.
• Integrating payroll journal information into client online accounts

We're looking for a Payroll Manager with the following skills and experience:

• Extensive experience in a similar supervisory payroll position, ideally within practice, with people management responsibilities
• Working knowledge of the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS)
• IT proficient (previous experience of Sage Payroll and Xero would be advantageous)
• Demonstrates a positive, proactive and can-do approach
• Outstanding organisational and prioritisation skills, with consistent attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal, with the ability to forge strong client relationships
• Works diligently in accordance with GDPR