We're recruiting on behalf of a global wellness organisation for a Finance Payroll Manager to oversee the UK payroll function. Role Overview: Reporting into the Senior Finance Manager, you will be expected to identify, implement and promote change and process improvement whilst demonstrating excellent leadership skills and customer service. It is essential to have previous payroll management and people management skills. This role would suit an individual with a proven track record of working with high volume payrolls. This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading innovative company. Key

Responsibilities:
Management of relationship with two external payroll providers Responsible for the accurate and timely payment of multiple payrolls for our 1,200 staff Understanding of monthly payroll journals prepared by the payroll team together with relevant payroll accrual calculations and entered into the Accounting system (Oracle) Become an expert in the companies SOX controls and have responsibility within payroll for compliance Management of the payroll team (2 heads) ensuring that they are adequately trained Ensuring that performance management procedures are carried out including annual reviews, half-yearly reviews and 1:1s Keeping abreast of all developments and legislation surrounding payroll, pensions and benefits. Ensuring all legislation is implemented and adhered to. Oversee the year-end procedures ensuring the preparation and distribution of the P35's, P60's and P11D's Process stock options through payroll Responsible for the team resolving all pay queries and correction of errors Responsible for ensuring all statutory and voluntary payroll deductions are paid to appropriate bodies Dealing with HMRC, providing all information required and resolving queries as requested Develop relationships with Area Manager, Regional Managers, HR and Financial accounting team to escalate and resolve any issues relating to non- compliance to company processes and procedures Key Skills/Competencies: Professional Payroll Qualification (IPP) Accounting qualification/experience would be an advantage Oracle experience or similar preferred Highly analytical, comfortable with MS Excel at intermediate level Minimum 5 years' management experience Previous experience of handling large volumes of data High level of accuracy and attention to detail Analytical approach to problem solving Excellent communication skills Proven people management experience