Payroll Manager

Adecco is pleased to be recruiting on behalf of our client, an award‑winning employer with offices across Cumbria. Renowned for their strong reputation and long-standing presence within the industry, they are now seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to join their Workington team. This is a full‑time position working 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Key Duties/Responsibilities

To provide a, timely, accurate, efficient and effective payroll of all frequencies for clients.
To process payroll amendments including starters, leavers, contract changes, tax code changes and earnings arrestments.
To collate and input payroll data including timesheets and expenses claims.
To prepare and apply maternity and paternity leave calculations and all other statutory payments and deductions.
To process transactions relating to salary sacrifice schemes including Childcare
To process annual cost of living and incremental pay increases.
To conduct regular checks to ensure the integrity of the payroll database.
To process payments to employees, HMRC, pension providers and other external bodies.
To prepare and submit monthly and annual pension uploads to providers.
To prepare and submit monthly and annual returns to HMRC.
To deal with enquiries from employees, management, and external contacts in person, by telephone or in writing.
To prepare quarterly payroll invoices for billing to clients
To maintain up to date and comprehensive guidance notes on payroll procedures.
To work closely with the IT team regarding Payroll system upgrades and developments ensuring these are thoroughly checked before installation into the live environment
To ensure that robust audit records are maintained and work with auditors as required
To provide reports and management information for clients i.e., Gross to Net report on employee costs
This job description is not an exhaustive list of duties and the post holder will be required to undertake any other reasonable duties as discussed and directed by the Line Manager.

Qualifications &

Experience and skills required

A recognised payroll qualification or a recognised accountancy qualification or proven equivalent professional experience
Recent applied experience of running a large computerised payroll
A detailed knowledge of payroll systems, taxation and national insurance and pensions administration
Highly numerate with the ability to understand and accurately process a variety of standard calculations
Excellent IT skills including the use of databases, and advanced Word and Excel

Desirable

Experience of the PASS Payroll Plus software system

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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