Interim Payroll Manager
Location: West London.
Salary: £60,000 + bonus
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
Working Pattern: Hybrid, 1-3 days in office per week. We’re looking for an experienced and detail-oriented Payroll Manager to lead and oversee the payroll function within a busy and fast-paced environment. This is a key role with responsibility for ensuring the accurate and timely delivery of payroll services, compliance with statutory obligations, and excellent internal and external stakeholder support. You’ll manage the full payroll cycle and play a strategic role in reviewing and improving payroll processes, systems, and reporting capabilities.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage end-to-end payroll processing on a [weekly/monthly] basis for all employees or clients
- Ensure full compliance with HMRC and statutory requirements, including PAYE, NI, pensions, and other deductions
- Oversee and maintain accurate payroll records, reports, and reconciliations
- Lead on year-end processes including P60s, P11Ds, and benefit reporting
- Respond to complex payroll queries and provide guidance to stakeholders across the business
- Liaise with pension providers, HMRC, and other third parties as needed
- Manage and support the payroll team, providing coaching and oversight as required
- Identify opportunities to streamline and improve payroll operations and systems
- Support internal audits and provide payroll insights to finance and HR teams
- Proven experience in a payroll management or senior payroll role
- Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation and best practices
- Experience managing or mentoring payroll staff (or ready to step up into leadership)
- Excellent organisational and time management skills
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Comfortable using payroll systems and Microsoft Excel (advanced level desirable)
- Strong communication skills and a problem-solving mindset
Contact Tom: (url removed)
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