Payroll Manager

    KetteringPermanent£35k - £40k
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    Mar 14
    JN -032025-1978481

    Payroll Manager

    Kettering Permanent £35k - £40k

    Payroll Manager

    About the job

    Morgan McKinley Northern Home Counties are proud to be partnered with a growing business based in North of Northamptonshire. Our client is seeking a motivated and experienced Payroll Manager to join their dedicated Finance team.

    Key Responsibilities:

    • Develop and implement systems and procedures for processing payroll transactions, including salaries, benefits, deductions, taxes, and third-party payments.
    • Provide mentorship, training, and ongoing development for members of the payroll processing team.
    • Oversee the timely processing of all payrolls within the group and ensure accurate reporting, including processing nominal journals.
    • Ensure compliance with legislative amendments and labour laws.
    • Liaise with external auditors and manage compliance audits with HMRC.
    • Collaborate with HR and accounting teams to obtain and share payroll-related information.
    • Lead the rollout of new payroll initiatives.
    • Project lead the migration of master data sets from third-party payroll software upon acquisition.
    • Maintain accurate records and prepare detailed reports.
    • Resolve payroll-related issues and answer employee inquiries.
    • Maintain and review KPIs for the payroll team to support our growing group.

    Candidate Profile:

    • Positive approach to gaining further qualifications and continuing professional development (CPD).
    • Strong work ethic and professional pride with exceptional attention to detail.
    • Analytical skills with an inquisitive nature.
    • Proficiency in MS Excel with the ability to quickly analyse data.
    • Experience with HRIS systems and interfacing with third-party systems.
    • Familiarity with Xero is preferable but not essential.
    • Strong communication skills
    • Flexibility and adaptability to changing work demands.
    • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

    Benefits:

    • Birthday off, fully paid sick days, cashback health plan.
    • Retail discounts, 50% childcare discount, and more.
    • Salary up to £35,000 per annum