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Payroll Manager

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Work with us at Riverford, and join a thriving employee-owned business

* Be part of a friendly, engaging and committed Finance Team.

* Lots of opportunities to learn, grow, and progress in your career.

* We’ll give you an abundance of free organic fruit and veg, an annual tax-free co-owner bonus, and a bounty of benefits – including low-cost, home-cooked organic breakfasts and lunches, plus two paid volunteer days a year.

More than just a veg box….

Riverford are mad about organic veg. It’s at the core of everything we do. We love to grow it, pack it into boxes, and deliver it to around 65,000 homes across the UK every week.

This takes loads of brilliant people – and working here makes you a ‘co-owner’, since Riverford is employee owned. Success means much more than just profits; we want this to be a place people enjoy coming to work, and a business our co-owners feel proud of!

What you’ll be doing…

We're nestled in the picturesque Wash Farm in Devon. As a vital member of our Finance Team, you'll report directly to the Financial Controller, ensuring that our co-owners receive their well-deserved pay.

You’ll be responsible for the full end-to end payrolls, delivering a weekly payroll to ~ 500 co-owners and monthly to ~ 500 co-owners. It's a big responsibility; and as our Payroll Manager, you'll also provide payroll support and guidance across multiple sites, all while leading a dedicated team of two co-owners.

You’ll also be instrumental in shaping and transforming our payroll systems to make the processes as efficient and effective as possible, as we continue to evolve to meet the future needs of a growing and fast-paced business.

We're a warm and friendly bunch, and we're seeking an enthusiastic, confident team player who thrives under deadlines. You'll ensure that all tasks align with our approved policies, control routines, and compliance measures. Exceptional communication skills and a sharp eye for detail are essential for success in this role.

Requirements….

* A proven track record of managing a highly effective payroll, with managerial experience essential.

* Payroll qualification – fully CIPP qualified and a current active member of the CIPP.

* In-depth current and comprehensive payroll knowledge, with a working understanding of benefits in kind

* Uses own initiative to resolve issues and to assist the team where possible, by providing a range of solutions and seeking advice where necessary.

* Evidential grasp of accounting entries and postings.

* Experience of a complex accounting software solution would be an advantage.

* Experience of multi-site and multi-company operations would be desirable.

* Customer service focused, with the ability to develop strong working relationships.

* Proactive team player, with an analytical mind.

* Shares our values and beliefs.

Location - Based at Wash Farm, Buckfastleigh, Devon, TQ11 0JU, with the opportunity to work hybrid. Reliable transportation is required to commute to Wash Farm, as it is not accessible by public transport routes.

Salary – £40,000 to £45,000 per annum

Co-owner benefits

Riverford is a beautiful place to work, with lots of great people – and other perks too. Some of our benefits include: 33 days holiday pro rata (including bank holidays), generous company pension scheme, annual profit share (at least 10% of all our profits are split equally between all co-owners), heavily discounted organic breakfasts and lunches, paid volunteer days, free organic fruit and veg, and free parking