Role purpose: To manage payroll of c.1000 employees in line with Company requirements and current legislation. To ensure effective and efficient preparation of the company's management accounts. To provide accurate and informative reporting of the company's performance for the purposes of the Board. Accountabilities: General book-keeping (including bank reconciliations, invoicing, expenses) Ownership of month end close and production of monthly management accounts Tax compliance Production of Board reports Quarterly VAT returns Payments to suppliers/employees/HMRC Key contact for external auditors Liaise with HMRC Monitoring and improving the internal control environment Oversee company treasury requirements Management of monthly and weekly payrolls from start to finish; including all statutory deductions/payments, starters/leavers P45s Payroll period end reporting (RTI) Management of pension auto-enrolment Payroll year end reporting, including P60s/P11Ds Act as subject matter expert for all payroll related queries that need escalation To produce all relevant correspondence in relation to payroll enquiries (i.e. mortgage requests) To keep up to date with changes in legislation and ensure that all payroll activities adhere to tax/employment legislation Qualifications, knowledge and experience: Required Skills Qualification in accountancy (ACCA, ACA or CIMA). Part qualified will be considered. Prior experience in running parallel payrolls Proficient user of finance software Advanced excel skills Excellent knowledge of current tax/payroll legislation High attention to detail Desired Qualities Highly professional and confidential A flexible approach with the ability to say 'no' Tactful and self-motivated Ability to communicate well with people at all levels and from a variety of backgrounds Resilient, calm and composed whilst assertive when required Logically minded with a proven systematic/methodical approach to work Procedural driven with the ability to work independently and using own initiative Friendly, positive and helpful manner