Are you interested in working for a rapidly evolving company?; Want a career where no two days are the same?; Want to be supported by a learning and development team as you grow?

Who are Azets

Azets are a leading firm of Accountants and Business Advisers operating across the UK, Ireland and the Nordics, we have over a wide network of employees and an abundance of inspiring opportunities to join one of our many offices!

We are a top ten accountancy firm in the UK and are the number one largest SME practice.

The opportunity

As a Team Leader at Azets, you will manage a portfolio of clients to accurately deliver the end to end payroll process and auto enrolment compliance. To provide technical and administrative support to the Payroll Manager as well as managing and supporting the development of members of the team. As part the role you will identify client specific requirements and service improvements and report where necessary to the Payroll Manager. 

Develop relationships with your clients also ensuring effective communication with the wider offices, HMRC and other third-party providers. To work as part of the wider team to review work produced by team members and support the Payroll Manager.

Day to day duties

• Overall supporting the Payroll Manager, managing/supervising a payroll team and assigning tasks
• Responsible for performance of each staff member, ensuring appraisals and training are provided, inducting new starters
• Promoting clear communication within the team
• You will manage the day to day workflow and distribution of client portfolios, Managing and resolving any issues related to payroll
• Overseeing the more complex scenarios within the team
• Overseeing and reviewing payroll payments and account reconciliations
• Assist with complex payroll calculations
• Onboarding new acquisitions
• Support in producing Management Reporting
• Support senior colleagues with projects and business development activities where applicable
• Work closely with the payroll manager to ensure clients are serviced to the highest possible level
• Review multiple payrolls and feeding back to Administrators
• Ensuring all deadlines for BACS and 3rd party report uploads/payments are met
• Preparing reports and financial statements where applicable
• Stepping up in the Managers Absence 

What are we looking for?

• In-depth knowledge and understanding of payroll legislation, processing, and auto enrolment regulations
• Experience using STAR and working in a Bureau experience would be highly desirable
• Management experience of managing a payroll team and client portfolios, conducting appraisals and training
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must have the ability to manually calculate a payroll 
• End to end Payroll experience
• Ideally with a CIPP Foundation degree qualification
• Mentorship and coaching experience to support the team

For us, the personal attributes of each of our employees are what makes us authentic in the marketplace. We look for people who can collaborate with peers but can also bring their own voice to the table. We want people who are dynamic in their approach and respectful of other people’s opinions. We are looking for someone who wants to be more than just a team member, but who wants to join a family of likeminded individuals. 

What's in it for you?

Our benefits include hybrid & flexible working, birthday leave, professional subscription and much more. You can find out more about how we reward our colleagues - Careers | Rewards And Benefits | Azets UK

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