Payroll Manager

Job purpose

• To support and manage the payroll team by –
  • overseeing the accurate and timely processing of payroll for all employees of MHC and Young Foundations, ensuring all data is correctly inputted into the payroll system.
  • ensuring the upload of BACS files to PTX in a timely manner and update PAYE coding change notices.
  • Reviewing the posting of monthly payroll journals and control account reconciliations and Payment of PAYE and AOE.
  • Supporting with and reporting on the administration of pension contributions, auto-enrolment and communications.
  • Overseeing holiday, absence and sick pay and statutory sick pay calculations and deductions.
  • Ensure the team are supported with all Tax Year-End procedures are run including P60’s.

Key Responsibilities 

• To support the payroll team to monitor and maintain compliance of internal controls and to liaise with external auditors
• Lead and manage the payroll department staff, providing training, guidance, and support.
• To encourage collaborative working with the HR/Workforce and Finance Teams.
• Prepare and generate payroll reports for management, finance, and accounting departments.
• To Input into Payroll budgeting and forecasting process. 
• To contribute towards the strategic direction of the organisation through regular engagement with the senior management team and board of directors
• Prepare and file tax reports, ensuring all deadlines are met
• Support the team to respond to employee payroll inquiries, including questions about pay discrepancies, deductions, and tax issues.
• Continuously assess payroll processes and recommend improvements for efficiency, accuracy, and compliance.
• To review & amend associated payroll policies and procedures. Where necessary, develop policies to support the functions of the team.
• Maintain and upgrade payroll systems and software to ensure they are functioning optimally. To Maintain Cascade HR/Payroll system including ongoing development of system to meet company requirements.