MacKenzie King are delighted to be recruiting a Payroll Manager for an established organisation in Suffolk. As Payroll Manager you will take ownership of the payroll function, managing the end-to-end payroll process across multiple entities and acting as the key point of contact for all payroll-related queries.

This role offers hybrid working, with 1-2 days per week in the office based in Suffolk.

Key tasks and responsibilities

• Manage the end to end payroll process across two entities.
• Coordinate payroll month end and year-end activities, including reconciliations and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with payroll legislation, pensions, HMRC requirements, and data protection regulations.
• Act as the main point of contact for employee payroll, pension, tax, and National Insurance queries.
• Manage BACS payment processing and payroll approvals.
• Oversee starters, leavers, pension administration, P11Ds, and payroll journals.
• Identify and implement improvements to payroll processes and controls.
• Provide support to wider finance activities as required.

Qualifications and experience

• Proven experience in a Payroll Manager or senior payroll position.
• Strong knowledge of payroll legislation, HMRC requirements, pensions, and statutory payments.
• Experience managing end-to-end payroll processes with a high degree of accuracy.
• Excellent attention to detail, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to build effective relationships across the organisation.
• Experience using payroll systems and driving process improvements.

To find out more about this opportunity, please contact Ted at MacKenzie King.

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