Group Payroll Manager

Duties will include:

• Manage and maintain Group payroll process including interpreting national and regulatory tax and laws and implementing them within company framework.
• Payroll and deductions payments in line with agreed dates.
• Tax year end reporting in line with HMRC requirements.
• Gain understanding of different sets of service conditions and their application.
• Advise employees and managers on payroll issues as first point of contact for enquires.
• Benefit in kind administration and reporting including administration of company car fleet.
• Monthly expense processing.
• Monitor expenses and take appropriate action if out with HMRC rules.
• Pension administration including reporting process.
• Manage Head Office bank accounts and process onto ledgers.
• Assist GFA with Head Office cash flow forecasts and actual reporting.
• Assist in producing Group consolidated cash flow forecasts and actuals.
• Assist when required with other Head Office team tasks.
• Keep Group Financial Accountant aware of any issues arising.

The successful candidate will be:

•  Previously worked at Manager/Supervisor level of managing/running payroll department.
• Knowledge of payroll software.
• Advanced working knowledge of HMRC rules regarding payroll including PAYE/NIC.
• Ability to work accurately and to tight deadlines.
• High level of numeracy.
• Good bookkeeping skills.
• Good understanding of cash book and bank reconciliation process.
• Good time management and communication skills.
• Conscientious with a methodical and organised approach.
• Ability to Multi-task.
• Good knowledge of IT, Excel and Word in particular.
• Ability to work on own initiative and good problem solving ability.
• Attention to detail is essential.
• Able to organise and lead a team yet able to work as part of a team.
• High level of honesty and integrity.

Where specific UK qualifications are required we will take into account overseas equivalents.

Permanent Group Payroll Manager paying upto £30,000 based in the outskirts of Edinburgh. My client may stretch on salary for an outstanding candidate.