Payroll Manager - Preston
Employer Location Lancashire, Leyland, England / England, Lancashire, Preston / England, Lancashire, Blackburn Salary - per annum + £55,000 circa Closing date 21 May 2026 View more categoriesView less categories Sector Salary band, Contract type Hours Where will they be working You need to or to save a job.
Job Details
Your new company
This people-orientated organisation is seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to join a large SSC environment. This role is ideal for a confident payroll professional who can lead a high-performing team and quickly embed themselves into a fast-paced environment ensuring accurate, compliant payroll processing. Hybrid working 2 days in the office 3 days at home.
Your new role
Within your new role, you will be expected to provide a high level of service to internal employees, whilst also maintaining the day-to-day,
1. Manage end‑to‑end payroll cycles
2. Process weekly, fortnightly, lunar and monthly payrolls, ensuring accuracy and adherence to client deadlines.
3. Handle statutory payments calculations/adjustments including SSP, SMP, SPP, etc.
4. Complex payments
5. High volume payslip count, circa 10,000 plus
6. Manage a team of 5-8
7. Calculate and process adjustments, holiday pay, bonuses, overtime, and salary changes.
8. Ensure correct treatment of starters, leavers, P45/P46 starter checklists, and RTI submissions.
What you'll need to succeed
9. Proven experience in a UK payroll management position,
10. Experience with managing and coaching a team and support with their learning and development
11. Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation and HMRC requirements
12. Experience using payroll systems ( Sage, ADP, Workday, or similar)
13. Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
14. Ability to work to tight deadlines
15. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
16. Immediate or short-notice availability