Payroll Manager needed in London. This role is 4 days in office, 1 at home. This role pays £30- £36 per hour and is 3-6 months of temping. The salary for this role is 50-60k.
Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities
Manage team of 4 (internal) and outsource team to ensure delivery of weekly, monthly, 4 weekly, and annual payrolls to clients
Oversee the end-to-end processing of multiple client payrolls, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and full compliance with UK payroll legislation
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of HMRC regulations, statutory requirements, and industry changes, ensuring processes and client advice remain compliant
Ensure accurate processing of statutory payments, PAYE, National Insurance, pensions, and benefits
Lead on system improvements and automation opportunities to enhance accuracy and efficiency
Oversee the completion and submission of statutory year-end tasks including P60s, P11Ds, and FPS/EPS submissions
Review payroll, pay and related processes to identify opportunities to improve efficiency, controls and scalability as we grow
Manage onboarding of new clients
Act as the primary point of contact for key payroll clients, providing expert advice and resolving escalated queries
Build strong, trusted relationships with clients, ensuring service excellence and identifying opportunities for process improvements or additional support
Provide clear guidance to clients on payroll legislation, best practice, and system usage Skills, knowledge, qualifications required for job
Essential-
Extensive experience managing end-to-end payroll in a complex organisation
Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation, tax rules, and statutory requirements
Proficiency with payroll software (Staffology ideal)
High attention to detail and strong numerical skills
Excellent communication and customer service skills
Ability to manage deadlines and handle sensitive information confidentially