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9-12 month FTC
Central London
Hybrid working

Our client is seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to join their busy team during a period of transition.
Duties include;

• Oversee end‑to‑end payroll for monthly staff, volunteers, and grant‑funded roles
• Ensure compliance with HMRC legislation and statutory payments (SSP, SMP, SPP, SAP)
• Manage FPS/EPS submissions and liaise with HMRC on payroll‑related queries
• Administer pension schemes including auto‑enrolment, charity‑specific schemes, and provider uploads
• Oversee salary allocations across restricted and unrestricted funding streams
• Ensure accurate payroll coding for grant reporting and funder audits
• Complete monthly payroll reconciliations and provide payroll journals to finance
• Manage payroll for part‑grant‑funded posts, projects, and externally financed programmes
• Support finance colleagues with year‑end reporting, audit requests, and SOFA payroll data
• Maintain strong internal controls in line with charity governance expectations
• Lead and develop payroll staff, supporting cross‑function working with HR and Finance
• Ensure accurate processing of starters/leavers, contractual changes, and safeguarding‑related checks
• Produce payroll reports for senior management, trustees, and budget holders
• Support system improvements, data cleansing, and payroll–HR system integrations

You will have;

• Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation and statutory payments
• Experience managing end‑to‑end payroll within a charity or not‑for‑profit organisation
• Understanding of restricted/unrestricted funding and salary allocations
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work closely with Finance and HR teams
• Confident with pension administration and auto‑enrolment
• Good understanding of audit requirements and charity governance
• Problem‑solving mindset and confidence handling complex queries
• High level of integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism
• Strong communication skills when dealing with internal stakeholders and auditors

If you have all of the above, and you are available immediately to commit to a contract position, then please apply now

No sponsorship available