Vacancy Name
Payroll Manager- Chandler's Ford

Vacancy No
VN2319

Employment Type
Permanent

Duration
N/A

Location City
Chandler's Ford

Location Country
United Kingdom

Company Description
Xeinadin was established in 2019 when a number of leading business advisory and accountancy practices across the UK and Ireland came together to re-imagine the future of accountancy. Our collective mission to provide locally forged, trusted business advice to SMEs through forward-thinking, close-knit relationships remains pivotal to our growth. It's our people who drive our business forward, and we offer them future-focused career opportunities whilst supporting individual specialisms. Our regional offices of over 3000 colleagues operate collaboratively, combining collective expertise to maximise potential.

Description
We are seeking for a Payroll Manager where you will play a crucial role in our payroll team, responsible for processing end-to-end payroll processing for a small portfolio of clients, ensuring accuracy and efficiency throughout each step. Manage a small team, provide support and training where required. This role is ideal for a highly organised, quality-focused individual with a strong ability to meet deadlines and foster a collaborative team environment.

Key Responsibilities
• Manage the entire payroll process for a broad client base, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery.
• Prepare and submit RTI returns, CIS deductions, and end-of-year returns, including forms P11D and Class 1A NIC calculations.
• Oversee the production of payroll outputs, such as payslips, pension uploads, and payment reports for clients and third-party entities.
• Handle auto-enrolment setup, calculations, and submissions, ensuring compliance with pension regulations.
• Maintain detailed payroll records and implement a robust document control system to ensure accuracy and a full audit trail.
• Resolve client payroll queries efficiently and maintain strong, lasting client relationships.
• Provide training, mentorship, and support to junior team members, fostering their development and reviewing their work to ensure quality standards are met.
• Work with the Hub Payroll Manager to introduce new payroll systems and procedures, ensuring smooth team adaptation.
• Stay informed about current payroll legislation, tax laws, and compliance requirements, applying this knowledge to improve processes.
• Prepare month-end journals and reports as needed for posting and audit purposes.
• Represent the organisation professionally at offsite client meetings, networking events, and training courses.
• Monitor the team's client payrolls to ensure timely and accurate processing, addressing issues as they arise.

Key Requirements
• Demonstrated experience in end-to-end payroll management, preferably in a client-facing or practice environment.
• A CIPP (Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals) qualification, or an equivalent industry-recognized payroll certification, demonstrating expertise in payroll and its associated regulations.
• Proficiency in payroll software (e.g., BrightPay) and Microsoft Office Suite, including Word and Excel.
• Capable of handling a high volume of payroll data while meeting deadlines and maintaining quality standards.
• In-depth Knowledge of HMRC Legislation & Pension Auto Enrolment: Comprehensive understanding of current HMRC tax legislation, pension auto enrolment, and other statutory regulations.
• High levels of accuracy and attention to detail, with strong numerical skills.

Additional Requirements
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Proven ability to manage and mentor a team while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Model
Office Based

Salary
Competitive

Benefits
Benefits
• Company Pension Scheme
• 25 days of annual leave + bank holidays
• Additional annual leave days from certain levels of seniority
• Ability to buy up to 5 days of annual leave to reach a maximum of 30 days per annum
• Business closure over Christmas*
• Life Assurance x4 annual salary
• Enhanced family leave policies
• Enhanced Company Sick Pay
• Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 support, free and confidential
• Corporate Discounts Platform

Flexible Benefits platform with ability to opt-in to various insurances (level of seniority dependent & self-funded at corporate rates) such as:
• Critical Illness Cover
• Cash plan
• Cycle to work
• Eye care
• Dental
*subject to exceptions and business needs