Payroll Supervisor FTC

  • Uckfield
  • Tpf Recruitment
TPF Recruitment is delighted to represent one of our esteemed clients located near Uckfield Sussex in their search for a Payroll Supervisor. This is an exciting opportunity to join a small friendly team and play a pivotal role in overseeing and mentoring junior staff members. Our client provides tailored payroll services to businesses of all sizes across the UK. Their commitment to customising payroll solutions to meet individual business needs sets them apart in the industry. As a Payroll Supervisor you will report directly to the Payroll Manager and take charge of managing a diverse client portfolio. This includes handling weekly fortnightly and monthly payrolls addressing client queries and ensuring a seamless payroll process from start to finish. While this is initially a fixedterm contract for 12 months our client s growing business means there is potential for the role to become permanent in the future. Key Responsibilities: Oversee the entire payroll process including data entry reconciliation and obtaining client approvals. Review and validate the work of junior team members to ensure accuracy and compliance. Prepare payroll journals and reconcile PAYE figures on a weekly and monthly basis. Manage Pension Autoenrolment including declarations to The Pensions Regulator and maintaining pension scheme returns. Handle client HMRC and internal queries with professionalism and efficiency. Assist with the onboarding of new clients ensuring a smooth transition and setup. Share knowledge and expertise with team members and clients to enhance overall service delivery. Requirements Skills & Experience Required: Proven experience in a payroll bureau environment. Strong knowledge of tax NI pensions statutory family leave SSP and salary sacrifice calculations. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. A proactive handson approach with the ability to adapt to changing priorities. Exceptional organizational skills with a keen eye for detail and accuracy. Flexibility to work additional hours during busy periods to meet deadlines. Proficiency in MS Office particularly intermediatelevel Excel skills. Benefits Salary:FTE. Employment Type: Fixedterm contract (12 months) with potential for permanent placement Working Hours: Monday to Friday 36.25 hours per week (Hybrid working: 2 days at home/3 in the office after training period) Be part of a friendly supportive team environment. Opportunity to work with a diverse range of clients across the UK. Hybrid working model with flexibility after the initial training period. Potential for career progression within a growing business. Annual leave: Assistant Manager & Managers: 25 days plus 8 bank holidays in the calendar year other roles: 20 days plus 8 bank holidays in the calendar year. In addition all personnel benefit from up to 3 paid days when our offices close over the Christmas period. Agile working: We are an agileworking organisation but we re also a friendly bunch where we pride ourselves on getting to know one another in person so whilst the majority of us can and do work remotely we also enjoy going into the office to forge working relationships and friendships. In the first few weeks regardless of level and experience we will expect the employee to be based in the office each day; thereafter we tend to be in the office 3 days per week. Please contact Mark Sitton on or via LinkedIn for a confidential conversation. Refer a friend... We re keen to remain the leading provider of the best accountancy talent in the SouthEast. We are continually exploring ways to expand our network and we know that great candidates like you can introduce us to other equally brilliant people. We re looking to work with the best accountancy practice and tax staff in the SouthEast so if your friends family or colleagues are considering a new opportunity and can demonstrate relevant experience wed love to speak to them. For every candidate you refer and we subsequently place into a permanent position we will give you 200 of Love2Shop vouchers. (Terms & Conditions apply). Proven experience in a payroll bureau environment. Strong knowledge of tax, NI, pensions, statutory family leave, SSP, and salary sacrifice calculations. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. A proactive, hands-on approach with the ability to adapt to changing priorities. Exceptional organizational skills with a keen eye for detail and accuracy. Flexibility to work additional hours during busy periods to meet deadlines. Proficiency in MS Office, particularly intermediate-level Excel skills.