Payroll Manager

Payroll Manager

We're recruiting for an experienced Payroll Manager to take ownership of payroll across a growing multi-entity business. This is a hands-on role offering the opportunity to lead payroll operations, drive process improvements, support acquisitions and play a key role in an upcoming payroll system migration.

The Role

• Manage end-to-end payroll across multiple entities and PAYE schemes.
• Ensure full compliance with HMRC, RTI, pensions and statutory requirements.
• Lead payroll reconciliations, year-end processes and benefits administration.
• Support payroll system development and future migration projects.
• Act as the payroll SME across the business.
• Manage and develop a small payroll team.
• Support the integration of newly acquired businesses into the group payroll structure.

About You

• Proven experience managing payroll within a multi-entity environment.
• Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation, pensions, RTI, P60s and P11Ds.
• Experience with payroll systems, process improvements and payroll projects.
• Confident working with senior stakeholders, HMRC and external providers.
• Previous team leadership experience.
• CIPP qualification or equivalent desirable.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to lead a business-critical payroll function.
• Involvement in systems, transformation and acquisition projects.
• Genuine scope to influence processes and drive improvements.
• Hybrid working and excellent long-term career prospects.