Reed Accountancy are currently working with a growing, well-established group business based in Wokingham who are looking to recruit a Payroll Manager.

This is an exciting opportunity to step into a newly created role where you’ll have full ownership of bringing payroll back in-house and shaping how it’s run moving forward.

The Role

This is a standalone payroll position where you will take responsibility for the end-to-end payroll function across the group. Currently payroll is outsourced, and the aim is to bring this fully in-house with one central point of contact.

You’ll be managing payroll across multiple entities (currently five payrolls) and working closely with the wider finance team.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing and processing monthly payroll accurately and on time using Sage People Payroll
• Taking ownership of payroll for a workforce of c.300+ employees
• Ensuring accurate clocking-in/clocking-out data is captured and maintained
• Processing pension submissions (Aegon & NEST)
• Submitting payroll data to HMRC and ensuring full compliance with legislation
• Posting payroll journals into the accounting system
• Completing PAYE reconciliations
• Producing payroll reports and supporting with analysis
• Identifying opportunities to improve processes and systems within payroll

This is a great role for someone who enjoys improving processes and making a function their own.

What We’re Looking For

• Previous payroll experience (ideally with end-to-end responsibility)
• Experience using payroll systems (Sage People Payroll would be a real advantage, but not essential)
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Confident working independently and taking ownership
• Good understanding of payroll legislation and compliance
• Strong Excel and general systems skills
• A proactive approach – someone who is happy to suggest improvements rather than just maintain the status quo

The client is really looking for someone who can come in, take control of the payroll function and help make it work efficiently moving forward.

If this sounds like something you’d be interested in, please apply today!