Assistant Payroll Manager

We’re Maria Mallaband Care Group, you may not know us, so let us tell you more...
At MMCG, it’s our people who make our company great, and we pride ourselves on how well we work together as a team. The fact you’re here, makes us think you’re exactly the type of person who is passionate about care and is ready to put the happiness and well-being of residents at the heart of everything they do.
We believe that there’s nothing more rewarding or important than providing the best care to all. For us, diversity and inclusion simply means better care. We understand that people are unique, and we celebrate the differences of our residents and of our people.
As we go through a significant period of change we are looking to appoint an Assistant Payroll Manager to assist & support the Payroll Manager in the accurate, compliant and timely processing of all aspects of the company’s monthly payrolls in line with the company’s policies & procedures.
Responsibilities
Team management, acting as a lead officer within the section, deputising for the Payroll Manager in their absence, as appropriate
Support and assist with high volume / multiple site payrolls, ensure payrolls are processed in an accurate, compliant and timely manner
RTi submissions
Pension processing and submissions inc Auto Enrolment
Year End procedures and reporting
Interpret current / new HMRC and Employment Law legislation impacting payroll, to include, however not exhaustive, NMW/NLW & Gender Pay
Support with Sage & Access software upgrades and developments
Assist with the training of staff where appropriate.
Investigate and resolve highly complicated, diverse and often sensitive issues relating to pay queries and to offer advice on such matters
Maintain confidentiality at all times in relation to the Date Protection Act 2018
To work within the Company’s Information Governance policies in order to maintain security of personal and sensitive data
Knowledge and Experience Required
Experience in the complete running and processing of high volume multi-site payrolls, in a fast paced environment
Supervisory experience
Pensions and Auto Enrolment processing
Knowledge of Sage Payroll is desirable but not exclusive
A keen eye for detail
Strong initiative
Proactive in responding to immediate queries
Enjoy working within a team but autonomy to work alone
Excellent Excel skills
In return, you will receive a competitive salary package depending upon experience plus:
Simply Health – company funded, providing cashback for prescriptions, optical and dental costs 24/7 virtual GP access plus more for you and up to 4 children* 
Early Pay – Access to earned pay prior to payday 
Benefits platform – discounts across multiple retailers, leisure providers, hospitality etc. 
Pension Scheme with Nest 
Personal car leases via salary sacrifice** 
25 days holiday plus bank holidays 
Holiday Flex – purchase additional holiday** 
Flexible working patterns 
Cycle to work scheme** 
Recommend a friend 
Service recognition 
Training support and development opportunities 
Employee Assistance Programme 
Wellbeing support 
Discounted gym membership 
*Benefits require completion of a 12-week probationary period before they can be accessed. 
**Benefit subject to deduction not taking colleague below National Living Wage 
If this sounds like the role for you and you want to work for a forward-thinking and empowering employer, apply today to submit your details to our Talent team!