Job Description
Payroll Manager
9-12 month FTCCentral LondonHybrid 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
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