Payroll Manager - 6m FTC

James Gray Associates
London
  • Flexible, Hybrid working.
  • Interim Contract.
  • £60,000 + bonus
  • Job Title: Payroll Manager - 6m FTC 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
    About You
    • 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
    Interested? Contact Tom: JGA are dedicated to delivering the best possible candidate experience. Due to the high volume of applications, we regret that we are not always able to respond to every individual applicant. If your application is shortlisted, a member of our team will be in touch. Thank you for your understanding. JGA Recruitment Group Ltd ("We") are committed to equality of opportunity for all applications regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. We strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply. We are also committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. We are a specialist Payroll and HR recruitment agency and recruitment business as defined in the Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003 (our business). These statements together with our privacy notices set out the basis on which any personal data we collect from you, or that you provide to us, will be processed by us.
Posted 2025-06-06

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