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We're excited to welcome a detail-focused, people-minded Payroll Manager to our growing team here at Popeyes UK.
In this role, you'll take full ownership of our payroll function, making sure every payslip, pension payment, and benefit is delivered accurately, compliantly, and on time because our teams rely on us to get it right. If you're motivated by precision, responsibility, and the trust that comes with safeguarding people's pay, we'd love you on our team.
What you'll be doing as our Payroll Manager
Payroll Excellence
* Manage the full end-to-end payroll process, including postings to the General Ledger, documentation, and reconciliations.
* Take ownership of NIC 1A, P11D, and P60 processes.
* Monitor PAYE and pension requirements to ensure 100% compliance.
* Act as the first point of contact with our external payroll bureau and liaise with 3rd party payroll/pension providers.
* Handle internal and external payroll queries with efficiency and professionalism.
* Ensure all salaries, benefits, and pensions are correctly reported, paid, and allocated to the right cost centres.
* Complete reconciliations for PAYE, benefits, and pension payments.
* Produce payroll reports and ad-hoc analysis on employee costs for management.
* Keep up-to-date with payroll legislation, tax changes, and compliance regulations.
* Update monthly HQ payroll reporting schedules and post payroll journals to the General Ledger.
* Manage employee expenses across various platforms and assist with annual PSA completion.
* Calculate bonus payments and maintain supporting schedules.
You'll love being a Payroll Manager at Popeyes if you:
* Have an eagle eye for detail and consistently meet deadlines.
* Take full accountability for your work and aim for excellence in everything you do.
* Have a positive, resilient approach and understand that accuracy takes patience and dedication.
* Share our passion for building the UK's most loved chicken brand.
What we're looking for:
* Significant end-to-end payroll experience.
* Up-to-date knowledge of payroll legislation, PAYE, and compliance.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with posting journals to a General Ledger system.
* Experience in a multi-site hospitality or retail environment.
* CIPP qualified or part-qualified (desirable, not essential).
Our benefits:
* Competitive salary & 20% bonus opportunity
* Private healthcare
* Life Assurance
* Career progression opportunities
* 25 days holiday (pro rata) + your birthday off
* Benefits platform with cycle-to-work and gym discounts
* Enhanced parental leave
* And yes... free chicken!
Inclusivity and respect are at the heart of all we do, Popeyes is a place where everyone is can be their true self and everyone belongs. This is why we assess each application on the aptitude to do the job and nothing else.
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