Payroll Manager

Are you an experienced Payroll Manager looking for an exciting new challenge? We're partnering with a dynamic, progressive company based on the outskirts of Preston
, offering the opportunity to take the lead in a fast‑paced and supportive environment. You will join a friendly, close‑knit team where your payroll expertise will be highly valued, working hands on in this varied and responsible role.

• Oversee the processing of weekly/monthly full end-to-end payroll processing via Sage 50
• Prepare and check payroll data, ensuring accuracy for starters, leavers, salary updates, sickness/holiday absence and any deductions.
• Deal with pension contributions ensuring compliance with the Pension Regulator's guidelines.
• Liaise with the HMRC for payroll/tax code queries, submitting (RTI) returns to HMRC in a timely manner.
• Act as the main point of contact for payroll queries, resolving discrepancies in a timely and effective, polite manner, ensuring clear communication at all levels.
• Produce payroll reports for management as required and provision of payroll data for audits.
• Be system and procedure focussed, ensuring smooth functionality of payroll systems, ensuring efficiency and suggesting improvements.
• Integration of payroll with time & attendance systems.
• Update payroll policies/operational procedures to ensure effective compliance, keeping and maintaining up-to-date payroll legislative changes.
• Conduct regular HMRC compliance audits
• Work in partnership with both HR/Finance divisions ensuring departmental alignment for employee policies and benefits.

• Experience working hands‑on within a high‑volume payroll processing role for c 2‑3yrs+ within a fast‑paced payroll environment.
• Solid understanding and expertise of processing payrolls coupled with a sound knowledge of all current legislation/compliance requirements.
• Experience with ideally Sage 50 Payroll (training can be provided) and Excel
• Strong organisation, attention to detail with analytical skills.
• Professional and personable disposition.
• Able to maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Able to work to deadlines, prioritising workload in a fast paced environment.

Salary: to £45K
Parking
4wks Holiday
Pension
Life Cover
Social Events & Much more!

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Payroll Manager from any industry sector, who is seeking to fully utilise their skills and experience within a thriving, friendly and progressive company environment. If you're ready to take the next step in your payroll career and join a team playing, supportive firm situated in a great location, then don't delay apply today!

Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.

Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.