Payroll Manager

• Oversee the full end‑to‑end UK payroll process, ensuring compliance, accuracy and timely submissions
• Manage third‑party bureaus responsible for overseas payrolls
• Handle all employee lifecycle payroll tasks including onboarding, leavers, adjustments and statutory requirements
• Act as a trusted point of contact for employee payroll queries, providing clear, supportive communication
• Work closely with the People/HR team to maintain data quality and ensure legislative compliance
• Review current processes and recommend improvements to senior leadership
• Complete payroll‑related balance sheet reconciliations and resolve discrepancies
• Prepare and post monthly payroll journals
• Manage internal cost allocations, intercompany journals and payroll reporting
• Support audits and contribute to reporting such as Gender Pay and Executive Pay
• Assist with effective use of the Apprenticeship Levy

• Strong, hands‑on UK payroll experience and understanding of best practice
• High proficiency in Excel
• experience with Sage 50 payroll is a bonus
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to support a wide range of stakeholders
• Strong organisational ability and attention to detail
• Confidence managing deadlines and juggling multiple demands
• Knowledge of payroll legislation and willingness to stay up to date
• Must hold valid right to work in the UK

Experience with Sage 50 payroll

• Competitive pension arrangements
• Private healthcare
• Holiday purchase scheme
• EV car scheme
• Referral bonuses
• Additional lifestyle and wellbeing benefits
• Flexible working options include hybrid working, adjusted hours, part‑time patterns, term‑time working and 9‑day fortnights