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