Why choose MHA Moore and Smalley? – MHA Moore and Smalley is part of the 14th largest accountancy network in the UK and a leading independent provider of accounting, business advisory and wealth management services with offices across the Northwest.

In addition, MHA is a member of the ninth largest global accounting network Bakertilly International – with offices in 145 territories across the globe.

Working for MHA Moore and Smalley is anything but predictable, with no two days ever the same. We work with a wide range of clients from start-ups to multinational groups and household brands.

We have a clear commitment to do everything within our power to become a net zero organisation by 2030 and to build a positive climate balanced contribution thereafter.

We are also Investors in People and truly value that our employees are our greatest asset.

Some of the benefits available to our staff include:

• Clear career opportunities and progression paths
• Pay progression linked to role development.
• A proactive, supportive approach and an excellent reputation for encouraging development and training opportunities for staff at every stage of their career.
• Agile working is at our core, including flexible working patterns and hybrid working.
• Investors in People accredited.
• A variety of rewards and benefits including pension scheme, life assurance, flexible benefits (such as options to buy/sell annual leave, cycle to work scheme and private medical cover)
• Health and wellbeing is a priority across the network
• Great social life and involvement in community and charitable initiatives      

What are we looking for? – 

The Role (Key Responsibilities)

·        To look after a range of payrolls and contribute to the firm’s aims to offer an accurate and quality service.

·        Assist the Payroll Manager with the introduction and set up of new client and their payrolls.

·        To review client issues and implement new procedures.

·        To provide support on the Auto Enrolment aspect of payroll and ensure that relevant and up to date procedures are in place.

·        To keep abreast of changes in legislation and share knowledge with the team.

·        To assist in compliance with all the payroll financial and legal requirements, responsibilities, and obligations.

Management of Team Members

·        To provide positive motivational leadership and integrate the payroll team in their remote and office working environments, providing technical guidance, support and coaching where required.

·        To assist the Payroll Services Manager with the daily management of the payroll team.

·        To assist with the recruitment and training of new team members

·        To undertake staff appraisals in consultation with the Payroll Services Manager and set appropriate targets by creating and monitor staff development plans.

Client Management

·        To ensure all payrolls are processed accurately and on time, in accordance with our terms of engagement.

·        To develop existing procedures and processes for the department to continuously improve quality standards.

·        To ensure agreed procedures are adhered to consistently, developing and implementing a file review procedure for audit purposes.

·        To provide technical PAYE and Auto- Enrolment support to clients, payroll team or other staff.

·        To manage CIS administration scheme.

·        To provide PAYE Consultancy support to non-payroll clients as requested.

·        To report any errors or problems arising within payroll processing to the Client Relationship Manager immediately.

·        To ensure that adequate back up and disaster recovery plans are in place.

·        To ensure year-end and new tax year procedures are completed accurately and on time.

·        To keep abreast of developments within Payroll and deliver agreed implementation plans within the Department.

·        To deal with staff performance issues promptly and effectively, following HR procedures.

Business Development

• To promote the payroll service internally and externally, generating new business to the department and firm as a whole.

• To be mindful of developments in payroll software and other supporting mechanisms to promote/improve the function and efficiency of payroll services.

Reporting

• To report to the Payroll Manager on departmental performance against agreed key performance indicators, outcomes of file reviews, client service reporting.  

Payroll Administration

• To process a portfolio of client payrolls, including high profile clients, in accordance with established departmental procedures.

Experience, Skills and Qualifications required

Essential Skills:

·        Have experience of managing complex high-volume payroll or medium sized bureau.

·        Experience of leading and delivering change initiatives.

·        Understanding of changes in legislation for payroll and related areas.

·        Positive and solutions focused.

·        Plans to make effective use of time and consistently meets deadlines and possessing excellent organisational and planning skills.

·        Methodical and compliant in terms of procedures and processes.

·        Strong influencing skills - consults and engages others.

·        Respectful and professional, speaking positively of others.

·        Highly customer focused with particular emphasis on attention to detail.

·        Analytical and portraying maths skills.

·        Responsible and accountable for results.

·        Team player, with the flexibility to work additional hours in order to meet deadlines or unforeseen problems.

·        Good written and verbal communication skills, deliverable internally and externally.

Desirable Skills:

·        CIPP Foundation Degree in Payroll Management, or equivalent.

·        Knowledge of CCH.

·        BACS operations and accreditation process