Payroll Manager – Pershore, Worcestershire

People Solutions are currently recruiting for an experienced Payroll Manager to join our well-established client based in Pershore, Worcestershire.

This is a fantastic permanent opportunity offering a salary of £39,000 per annum, Monday-to-Friday daytime working, 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays and the opportunity to take ownership of a busy payroll function.

£39,000 Per Annum | Permanent Position | Monday to Friday | 8:00am–4:00pm | 25 Days' Holiday + Bank Holidays | Free Parking

We are looking for an experienced payroll professional with strong, hands-on Sage 50 Payroll experience who can confidently manage the end-to-end payroll process from day one.

This position is ideal for applicants who have previously worked as a Payroll Manager, Senior Payroll Officer, Payroll Supervisor or Payroll Team Leader.

Shifts

 • Monday to Friday
 • 8:00am–4:00pm
 • Full-time, permanent position

Rates of Pay

 • £39,000 per annum

Benefits

As a Payroll Manager, you will receive:

 • Permanent, full-time employment
 • Monday-to-Friday daytime working
 • 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
 • Free on-site parking
 • Discounted fresh produce purchases
 • NEST pension
 • Opportunity to take ownership of a varied payroll function
 • Support from an experienced Payroll Officer

Day-to-Day Duties

As a Payroll Manager, your responsibilities will include:

 • Managing the end-to-end payroll function across the business
 • Processing weekly and monthly payrolls accurately and within agreed deadlines
 • Managing payroll for permanent and seasonal employees
 • Maintaining accurate employee payroll records
 • Calculating salaries, overtime, statutory payments and deductions
 • Processing starters, leavers, pensions and employee changes
 • Ensuring compliance with HMRC regulations and UK payroll legislation
 • Completing RTI submissions to HMRC
 • Reconciling payroll reports and investigating discrepancies
 • Managing year-end payroll processes, including P60s and P11Ds
 • Preparing and posting payroll journals
 • Reconciling payroll control accounts, pension contributions and statutory payments
 • Supporting month-end and year-end financial processes
 • Producing payroll reports and analysis for management
 • Managing, supervising and supporting a Payroll Officer
 • Providing payroll cover during periods of annual leave or absence
 • Responding to employee payroll queries and resolving issues efficiently
 • Liaising with HR, Finance, pension providers and external organisations

Essential Skills

 • Proven experience managing an end-to-end payroll function
 • Strong, hands-on Sage 50 Payroll experience is essential
 • Ability to independently process weekly and monthly payrolls using Sage 50
 • Experience running and interpreting Sage payroll reports
 • Ability to investigate payroll discrepancies and troubleshoot Sage payroll issues
 • Understanding of Sage Payroll background processes, system updates and payroll records
 • Confidence liaising with Sage Support when required
 • Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation and HMRC requirements
 • Experience completing RTI submissions
 • Experience preparing payroll journals and reconciliations
 • Knowledge of pension auto-enrolment
 • Previous experience supervising or managing a member of staff
 • Strong Excel and general IT skills
 • Excellent attention to detail, accuracy and organisational skills
 • Ability to work to strict payroll deadlines
 • Professional approach to handling confidential information
 • Strong problem-solving and communication skills

Desirable Experience

 • CIPP or equivalent payroll qualification
 • Experience managing payroll for a workforce that includes seasonal employees
 • Experience supporting payroll system improvements

Training Provided

 • Ongoing support and development within the business

Apply

If you are an experienced Payroll Manager, Senior Payroll Officer or Payroll Supervisor looking for a permanent opportunity in Pershore, with a salary of £39,000 and sociable Monday-to-Friday working hours, apply today with your updated CV.

Please note: Previous hands-on Sage 50 Payroll experience is essential. Candidates must be confident using the system independently from day one.

A member of the People Solutions Permanent Recruitment team will be in touch.

People Solutions do not charge candidates any fees or request deposits at any stage of the recruitment process.