Payroll Manager - Glasgow, United Kingdom - Alexander Sloan LLP

    Alexander Sloan LLP
    Alexander Sloan LLP Glasgow, United Kingdom

    2 weeks ago

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    Job Description

    An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Payroll Manager to lead the Payroll Department at Alexander Sloan. We will consider applicants that are looking for a fully remote role with occassional travel to our Glasgow/Edinburgh office.

    Your primary responsibilities will include working closely with the wider payroll team and your own portfolio of clients and carrying out their payroll duties as and when required. The successful candidate will have experience with working in a fast-paced payroll environment and an eye for detail.

    Who are we?

    Alexander Sloan was established in 1867. We are proud to be one of Scotland's longest standing independent accountancy firms.

    We work in partnership with our clients, understanding their specific needs and creating a tailored service, backed by current technical expertise. We work across a wide range of sectors, and through integrating accounts, audit, tax and business advice we can provide you with the comprehensive service you need.

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    Job Role

    Your primary responsibilities will include working closely with the wider payroll team and your own portfolio of clients and carrying out their payroll duties as and when required. The successful candidate will have experience with working in a fast-paced payroll environment and an eye for detail.

    Some of your key responsibilities will be:

    • Leading the Payroll team to ensure workload is managed effectively and deadlines are being met.
    • Identifying and implementing efficiencies in existing client payroll services.
    • Overseeing quality control within payroll services including system checks and compliance.
    • Ensuring that the payroll team is up-to-date with all PAYE/HMRC regulations.
    • Acting as line manager and carrying out appraisals and training/developing the team.
    • Preparing the Firm's payroll and liaising with HR and Staff Partner, as required.
    • Working in partnership with your portfolio of clients in processing their payroll.
    • Data entry - you will be responsible for processing any payroll related information such as; starters, leavers, any DEA and any Statutory payments;
    • Excellent service towards Clients will be the forefront aim, so you should be knowledgeable in areas of pensions, NI, Tax and Statutory payments;
    • Submitting RTI's and creating journal entries;
    • Additional tasks related to the role may include bookkeeping, calculation of holiday and other statutory payments, managing year-ends such as P11Ds and P60.

    Am I the right fit?

    Here is what we are looking for in an ideal candidate:

    • Knowledge of NI, Tax and Statutory payments
    • Organised and able to prioritise and manage own workload
    • Ability to communicate at all levels, both in writing and verbally
    • Keeping up-to-date with industry best practices
    • Suitable experience of managing a payroll team and providing payroll services to a variety of organisations
    • Knowledge and experience of using Sage 50 payroll
    • experience of using cloud-based payroll software packages is advantageous
    • Ability to work towards deadlines and improve efficiencies
    • Excellent knowledge of Excel is essential
    • Use of Remote working tools such as MS Teams, Zoom is desirable
    • CIPP qualification is desirable.

    What you will get in return:

    • Flexible working
    • Hybrid working
    • You will receive 36 days holiday as standard - to ensure that you keep a healthy work-life balance
    • Plus other Company benefits

    Interested? If you feel that you are the ideal candidate for this position, apply today

    If you have any questions regarding the role, than please get in touch with our HR team