Payroll Manager - 12m Mat Cover - Arts

A leading arts organisation is looking for an experienced Payroll Manager to join on a maternity cover contract ASAP.

Collaborating closely with both the Finance and People teams, you'll take ownership of end-to-end payroll. You'll ensure everything is compliant and accurate whilst acting as a trusted partner and advisor on all things payroll.

What you'll be doing

• Running weekly and monthly payroll cycles with precision and care
• Keeping employee and payroll records accurate and up to date
• Managing HMRC submissions, pensions, and statutory payroll obligations
• Preparing payroll journals, reconciliations, and supporting management reporting
• Partnering with internal teams to advise on payroll processes, timelines, and best practice
• Handling payroll queries with a friendly, solution-focused approach
• Supporting alignment between rota and scheduling systems and payroll, ensuring staffing data flows seamlessly into pay

About you The ideal candidate will be CIPP qualified and bring strong experience managing end-to-end payroll. You'll be highly organised and detail-focused, you thrive in a fast-paced environment and will be confident managing data and multiple priorities.

If you're immediately available to join a creative, collaborative organisation where your expertise will have an instant impact, please apply now!

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