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Central London
Hybrid working
Permanent post
£58-62k per annum depending on experience

Our client is seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to join their busy finance department
Duties include;

• Oversee end‑to‑end payroll processing for weekly and monthly payrolls
• Ensure accuracy of all payroll data, calculations, and statutory deductions
• Manage and support the payroll team with day‑to‑day queries and workload
• Ensure compliance with UK legislation (HMRC, NMW/NLW, tax, NI, pensions)
• Administer statutory payments (SMP, SPP, SAP, SSP)
• Oversee pension scheme administration (LGPS/TPS or other scheme rules)
• Conduct regular payroll audits to maintain data integrity
• Manage relationship with external bodies (HMRC, pension providers, auditors)
• Resolve complex payroll queries escalated by the team and/or employees
• Managing a team, lead, motivate, and develop team members to achieve objectives
• Identify training needs and support career growth
• Allocate resources and manage team workload effectively
• Address and resolve employee issues promptly
• Track team performance and report to senior management
• Hold monthly performance reviews and plan actionable steps for improvement
• Produce payroll reports for Finance, HR, and senior leadership
• Lead on year‑end processes: P60s, P11Ds, and submission of year‑end returns
• Ensure payroll system accuracy and lead on system improvements/upgrades
• Maintain robust controls and procedures for payroll governance
• Support budgeting and workforce planning through payroll insights
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to streamline payroll processes

You will have;

• Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation & HMRC compliance
• Excellent understanding of statutory payments (SSP, SMP, SPP, SAP)
• Strong leadership skills and ability to manage and develop a team
• Solid experience with pension schemes
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to resolve complex payroll queries confidently
• Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, reconciliations)
• Excellent communication skills with staff at all levels
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and produce reports
• Ability to manage deadlines and work under pressure
• Confidentiality and strong understanding of data protection (GDPR)

If you have all of the above, can process payroll from start to finish, including bacs payments, reports and reconciliations and seeking a new challenge, then please apply now!