Payroll Supervisor

Elevation Accountancy & Finance are currently looking to recruit an experienced Payroll Supervisor for a business based in West Yorkshire.

The role's main purpose will be to effectively manage and process the company's employee and pensioner payroll, manage the company's benefit/pension schemes and ensure consistent compliance with statutory regulations.

You will be given autonomy and responsibility from day one as well as thorough training and support.

Key duties and responsibilities will include:

* Processing Payroll for 300 to 500 employees from start to finish (weekly, monthly, hourly & salaried)
* The accurate production of payrolls to meet strict deadlines using an integrated payroll-HR system, carrying out all general payroll and pension administration duties
* To ensure that correct and timely payments, reports and returns are made to HMRC (including monthly and year-end returns), pension schemes, national insurance and other statutory bodies
* Management of End of Year processes to include RTI declaration, P60, P11d
* Provide detailed management information/reports
* Carry out Payroll Inductions and provide pension information to employees and pensioners on a regular and as required basis
* Prepare and submit monthly/annual data and forms to external pension administrators to ensure the smooth running of the company's pension schemes
* Review, maintain and operate expense system and company benefit schemes
* To liaise closely with finance team ensuring that monthly reconciliations for budget control purposes are undertaken
* To participate in projects to develop the integrated payroll-HR system and working practices, taking the lead on identifying possible improvements to the system and taking the lead role in implementing agreed changes
* To advise the management team on issues of pay, tax, national insurance, pension and other voluntary deductions
* Liaise with external bodies/organisations on payroll policy and regulatory matters and to resolve staff problems, e. HMRC, Department of Works and Pensions, Banks etc
* To carry out specific finance duties to assist the department on a daily/weekly/monthly basis
* Provision of budget information for the annual plan and quarterly reforecasts

The successful candidate will require the following:

* Strong Excel/Analytical skills (lookups & pivot tables)
* Knowledge of payroll rules and regulations, payroll systems, taxation and national insurance rules and statutory benefits
* An organised and logical approach, as well as effective communication ability at all levels

This provides a great opportunity to be part of a growing and successful company in a varied and all-encompassing role. You will be encouraged to go above and beyond your day-to-day responsibilities in order to add significant value and drive forward your particular area of the business.

Please don't hesitate to get in touch on 01709 723 248 if you are interested in discussing the above position further.