Payroll Manager

Location: City of London

9-12 month FTC
Central London
Hybrid working

Our client is seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to join their busy team during a period of transition.
Duties include;

Oversee end‑to‑end payroll for monthly staff, volunteers, and grant‑funded roles
Ensure compliance with HMRC legislation and statutory payments (SSP, SMP, SPP, SAP)
Manage FPS/EPS submissions and liaise with HMRC on payroll‑related queries
Administer pension schemes including auto‑enrolment, charity‑specific schemes, and provider uploads
Oversee salary allocations across restricted and unrestricted funding streams
Ensure accurate payroll coding for grant reporting and funder audits
Complete monthly payroll reconciliations and provide payroll journals to finance
Manage payroll for part‑grant‑funded posts, projects, and externally financed programmes
Support finance colleagues with year‑end reporting, audit requests, and SOFA payroll data
Maintain strong internal controls in line with charity governance expectations
Lead and develop payroll staff, supporting cross‑function working with HR and Finance
Ensure accurate processing of starters/leavers, contractual changes, and safeguarding‑related checks
Produce payroll reports for senior management, trustees, and budget holders
Support system improvements, data cleansing, and payroll-HR system integrations
You will have;

Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation and statutory payments
Experience managing end‑to‑end payroll within a charity or not‑for‑profit organisation
Understanding of restricted/unrestricted funding and salary allocations
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to work closely with Finance and HR teams
Confident with pension administration and auto‑enrolment
Good understanding of audit requirements and charity governance
Problem‑solving mindset and confidence handling complex queries
High level of integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism
Strong communication skills when dealing with internal stakeholders and auditors
If you have all of the above, and you are available immediately to commit to a contract position, then please apply now

No sponsorship available

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