Payroll Senior Manager

Location: London

Contract Type: Permanent

Industry: Finance & Accountancy

Salary: Competitive, commensurate with experience

Company Overview:

Join a dynamic, forward-thinking Chartered Accountancy and Outsourcing group that has been a stalwart in the industry for over three decades. As we gear up for our next phase of growth, we're on the hunt for an adept Payroll Senior Manager to drive our payroll services, foster innovation, and champion operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Payroll Management: Oversee the complete payroll function, ensuring accurate and timely processing for both weekly and monthly cycles.
• Team Leadership: Lead, inspire, and manage a diverse payroll team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and ensuring the delivery of top-tier client service.
• Process Implementation: Implement and enhance payroll systems, ensuring seamless integration and maximum efficiency. Familiarity with tools such as BrightPay, Pay Circle, and Key Pay is crucial.
• Compliance & Regulation: Ensure full compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements, liaising with bodies such as HMRC and pension providers when necessary.
• Client Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, ensuring their payroll needs are met and exceeded.
• Strategic Growth: Identify and capitalise on business development opportunities, focusing on cross-selling, upselling, and expansion of the payroll offering.
• Financial Oversight: Take responsibility for the payroll P&L, ensuring timely billing and the strategic growth of this revenue stream.

Key Qualifications & Skills:

• Proven experience in a senior payroll position, preferably within a fast-paced environment.
• Strong knowledge of UK payroll regulations, pension schemes, and auto-enrolment procedures.
• Exceptional leadership qualities with experience in team management.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Familiarity with key payroll software and tools.
• Ability to drive projects, ensuring timely completion and optimal results.

Benefits & Perks:

Competitive base salary with a performance-based bonus.

Comprehensive benefits package, including private health care and pension scheme.

Ongoing professional development opportunities.

Opportunity to work in a high-growth company with ambitious future plans.

An inclusive and collaborative working environment.

Parkside Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Parkside Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.