We are recruiting an experienced Payroll Administrator in Altrincham on behalf of a leading provider of outsourced payroll services to SMEs across the UK. Due to continued growth, our client is expanding their payroll team and seeking a confident professional to oversee and coordinate payroll operations.

Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you will take responsibility for ensuring payroll is processed accurately, compliantly and in line with SLA requirements

Main duties:

• 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
• 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
• Knowledge of accounting principles and practices
• In-depth knowledge and experience of payroll calculations and processing
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy