An exciting opportunity has arisen at Kenny Wax for a production Payroll Manager. Working as part of the Finance team 2 days per week (Wednesday and Thursday), the individual will be responsible for the weekly preparation of all live show production payrolls. Reporting to the Financial Controller, the role requires a high degree of accuracy and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. Previous theatre experience is desirable.

Kenny Wax Productions is firmly established as one of the UK’s leading producers of West End and touring theatre. Current productions include the West End and UK Tour of smash-hit SIX The Musical; Mischief Theatre’s The Play That Goes Wrong (West End & UK Tour), Groan Ups (UK Tour), Magic Goes Wrong (West End & UK Tour); new musical Fantastically Great Women Who Changed the World (UK Tour) and What the Ladybird Heard. Projects in development include new musical Identical (based on Erich Kastner’s ‘The Parent Trap’) directed by Trevor Nunn.

This is a wonderful opportunity for someone looking to work in a vibrant, ever-growing company with a group of dedicated, supportive and creative colleagues.

Kenny Wax Limited is committed to Equal Opportunities and welcomes applications from a variety of backgrounds and all sections of the community.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Set up new production payrolls as required
• Carry out weekly production payrolls in an accurate and timely manner
• Calculate and deduct applicable tax and NI payments
• Process payroll deductions/adjustments/holiday pay as required
• Manage pension contributions across all productions
• Generate and distribution appropriate payroll paperwork
• Ensure RTI reports are filed and PAYE payments made to HMRC in timely fashion
• Review payroll policies and amend procedures where required
• Maintain accurate account balances and conduct monthly payroll reconciliations
• Resolve issues raised by employees or agents re. payslips and other payroll matters
• Amend held records when necessary to process payments accurately

Essential

• Proven ability to work across multiple payrolls at the same time
• Excellent and up to date understanding of tax, payroll laws and statutory pay
• Comprehensive knowledge of pension schemes
• Advanced working knowledge of Sage Payroll
• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and attention to detail.
• Pro-active, supportive and positive attitude

Desirable

• Understanding and experience of theatre industry’s Union Agreements and rates of pay
• Working knowledge & understanding of Union pension schemes – Equity, Bectu and Musician’s Union.

FURTHER INFORMATION:

Contract:                             Part-time, permanent contract

Working Hours:                10-6pm Wednesday & Thursday (16 hours a week)

Salary:                                 £37,500 pro rata per annum dependent on experience

Location:                             Office based, Covent Garden/Holborn

Probationary period:        3 months

Holiday:                               20 days per annum plus bank holidays (all pro rata)

Senior Payroll Manager

Location: London
Salary: £80,000 to £90,000 p/a

JGA are currently recruiting on behalf of an exciting international business in London to recruit a Senior Payroll Manager to manage a 40,000+ payroll function and a large team of 20+ payroll professionals, delivering both structure and strength to the overall payroll operation.

You will also play a lead role in global payroll optimisation and improvement projects as well as taking ownership for supporting multiple clients with the delivery of various payrolls ensuring the delivery of an efficient service

For this Global Payroll Manager position, we are looking for; 

• An inspiring people leader to engage and inspire a large payroll team.
• Deep technical knowledge of all aspects of UK payroll
• Experience in delivering full-scale Payroll transformation.
• Strategic management and Compliance management.
• An experienced vendor manager
• Knowledge of payroll performance optimisation.

If you think you have the skills required for this Senior Payroll Leadership opportunity, then we want to hear from you.  Apply today by sending your CV ASAP to be considered.

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