Payroll Manager

• Own end-to-end payroll processing across the business, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery
• Partner closely with HR to manage payroll inputs, employee changes, benefits, and statutory requirements
• Oversee monthly and ad hoc payment runs, ensuring appropriate approvals, controls, and accuracy
• Manage banking processes, including payment platforms, signatories, and day-to-day cash movements
• Review and reconcile payroll-related accounts, ensuring accuracy across the general ledger
• Ensure compliance with relevant payroll legislation, tax requirements, and internal policies
• Act as the key point of contact for payroll queries, supporting employees and stakeholders across the business
• Supervise and review junior team members' work, providing guidance and oversight where needed
• Maintain and improve payroll and payment processes, controls, and system workflows
• Support audit requirements and year-end processes related to payroll and payments
• Assist with reporting and analysis relating to payroll costs, cash flow, and payment activity

• Experience managing end-to-end payroll processes with an international business of 300+ headcount
• Strong understanding of payroll legislation, compliance, and best practice
• Confident communicator able to partner effectively with HR and non-finance stakeholders
• Ability to work independently while maintaining high levels of accuracy and control
• Strong Excel skills and experience with payroll systems

• Qualified, part-qualified, or qualified by experience (QBE)
• Prior experience within architecture, design, or professional services environments
• Exposure to multi-entity or international payrolls

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