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£45-50k per annum
Central London
Hybrid working
Permanent post

Our client is seeking an experienced Payroll Team Leader to join their busy team

Duties include;

• Lead and manage the payroll team, providing guidance, training, and support.
• Allocate tasks and monitor performance to ensure deadlines are met.
• Oversee the preparation and processing of payroll for all employees.
• Ensure compliance with statutory regulations and internal policies.
• Review and approve payroll calculations, deductions, and adjustments.
• Ensure payroll complies with HMRC regulations and employment laws.
• Prepare and submit statutory reports (e.g., PAYE, NI, pensions).
• Maintain accurate records for audits and internal reviews.
• Manage payroll systems and software, ensuring data integrity.
• Liaise with IT or vendors for system upgrades or troubleshooting.
• Act as the point of contact for payroll-related queries from employees and management.
• Collaborate with HR and Finance departments on payroll-related matters.
• Identify opportunities to streamline payroll processes.
• Implement best practices and process improvements.
• Train new payroll staff and ensure ongoing development of the team.

You will have;

• Proven experience in payroll processing, ideally in a supervisory or team lead role.
• Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation, including PAYE, NI, pensions, and statutory payments.
• Experience with payroll software
• Familiarity with auto-enrolment and pension schemes.
• Experience managing or supporting payroll audits and compliance checks.
• Leadership and team management skills.
• High level of numerical accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication skills – both written and verbal.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong IT skills, particularly in Excel (e.g., vlookups, pivot tables).

If you have the above then please apply now !