Goldhawk Associates are currently working to support a Maidstone based firm of accountants who are looking to appoint a Payroll Manager. This is a key role for the firm and they need an experienced Payroll Manager who has previously worked within a firm of accountants providing payroll services to their clients base. This is a position which will suit someone with experience and they have a flexibility as they can consider someone on a part-time basis as well. You must be comfortable working in a busy but friendly team environment although this role will be supported by the Partners they need someone who is self-sufficient and capable of managing the payroll offering will limited assistance.

The role:

- You will manage a portfolio of approximately 140 clients
- Full payroll function including setting up and registering with HMRC.
- Run payroll within current legislation keeping all records up to date.
- Calculate tax, national insurance and pension manually or on a computer program.
- Time management so payroll deadlines are achieved.
- Calculate statuary SSP, SMP and SPP where due.
- Real time submissions, final year end submission and P11d`s
- Pension implementation for auto enrolment.
- Calculating statuary payments and annual leave.
- Liaise with clients, colleagues, external agencies concerning payroll.
- Auditing of payroll and input.
- Training other staff on payroll.
- Collating and entering payroll journals.
- CIS submissions and adjust for suffered payments and balance PAYE payments for client.
- Strong systems skills are required and experience of sage payroll is essential

In turn you will work in a friendly, dynamic and busy team. They are open to considering someone on a part-time basis, from anywhere from twenty four to thirty seven and a half hours a week.

Unfortunately, due to the high number of applications currently being received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.