Our client are a leading provider of outsourced payroll services to small to medium sized businesses nationally and due to recent growth within the business they are now looking to recruit an experienced Payroll Manager to join and oversee the team based in Altrincham.

Reporting directly to the MD the successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating the Payroll function and team, ensuring that the payroll workload is managed efficiently to meet SLA's and operational requirements.

Main duties:

• Supervise and co-ordinate activities of payroll staff
• Manage payroll workload to meet operational requirements
• Ensure payroll is processed in an accurate, compliant and timely manner
• Direct the preparation of payroll related documents
• Administer benefit plans
• Oversee compliance with statutory reporting and filing requirements
• Compile data from payroll sources
• Prepare relevant weekly, monthly, quarterly and year-end reports
• Monitor the accurate processing of staff appointments, transfers, promotions and terminations
• Prepare and review payroll account reconciliations
• Maintain accurate account balances
• Review and improve payroll policies and procedures
• Oversee the maintenance of current employee data systems
• Ensure all payroll information and records are maintained in accordance with statutory requirements
• Support all internal and external audits related to payroll
• Process payroll checks for executive staff
• Interpret new legislation impacting payroll
• Manage and resolve issues relating to payroll production
• Performance manage and develop payroll staff

The ideal candidate will have a solid background within Payroll and be used to dealing with high volumes to a high standard of accuracy, you will also possess the following skills/attributes:

• Certified Payroll Professional designation
• Bachelors degree or equivalent
• Knowledge of accounting principles and practices
• In-depth knowledge and experience of payroll calculations and processing
• Managerial/supervisory experience
• Knowledge of applicable local, state and federal laws and rules
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy

For more information or indeed to apply please send your CV