Why choose MHA Moore and Smalley? – MHA Moore and Smalley is part of the 13th 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

Managing a caseload of payroll clients to ensure that the production and completion of payroll is delivered to the client in an efficient and timely manner, the principal duties of this role include:

• Processing payroll in accordance with departmental procedures 
• Managing the submission of client payroll data 
• Liaising with clients to ensure submission deadlines are met 
• Updating and processing BACS timetables 
• Issuing payslips, summary reports and PAYE information to clients 
• Maternity, paternity, shared parental leave and adoption pay administration (including the completion of SMP1, SPP1 forms) 
• SSP administration (including the completion of SSP1 forms) 
• User reports for NHS pension scheme data 
• Working knowledge of CIS 
• Setting up of new payrolls 
• Liaison with HMRC 
• Dealing with ad hoc payroll queries from clients 
• Knowledge of RTI procedures
• An understanding of the mechanics around Auto Enrolment     

Experience, Skills and Qualifications required

To be successful in this role, candidates will need to have a proven track record of running payrolls from start to finish and have up to date knowledge of payroll legislation. Candidates will also need to be a team player but have the ability to work on their own initiative and be able to manage their own workload, particularly when working under pressure.

To be considered for this role, applicants must possess the following:     

• A minimum of two years’ experience of payroll processing (ideally in bureau) 
• An ability to process a payroll from start to finish 
• A good standard of education 
• Excellent IT skills (Word and Excel) 
• Excellent numeracy skills
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) 
• Organisation and planning skills 
• Attention to detail