Payroll Manager - FTC

If you love making sure people are paid correctly-on time-and you're the go‑to person for payroll compliance, this is a brilliant opportunity. Our Client is hiring for a reputed client to lead the end‑to‑end payroll function across the group, working closely with finance and operational teams across multiple sites.

• Own the end‑to‑end monthly payroll process across multiple group companies, ensuring accurate, timely payment
• Administer workplace pensions, including employee enrolments, contributions, and NEST auto‑enrolment compliance
• Ensure HMRC payroll compliance across PAYE, National Insurance, SSP, SMP, and relevant pension requirements
• Maintain and reconcile payroll records, deductions, benefits, pensions, and payroll control accounts
• Produce payroll reports, analysis and management information for senior leadership and finance teams
• Be the primary contact for payroll queries from employees, managers, pension providers and external bodies
• Manage statutory submissions including FPS, EPS, P60s and P11
  
  Ds (and other required reporting)
• Support month‑end and year‑end activities with payroll journals, reconciliations and supporting documentation
• Identify process, control and system improvements to boost efficiency and accuracy
• Support audits and ensure payroll records meet company policy, regulatory standards and data protection expectations

• Proven experience managing end‑to‑end payroll processes
• Strong working knowledge of Sage 50 Payroll
• Experience administering workplace pensions, including NEST
• Confident understanding of HMRC payroll legislation and statutory requirements
• Strong Excel skills and a knack for clear payroll reporting
• Exceptional attention to detail, strong organisation, and the ability to handle confidential information with discretion
• Clear communication skills and the confidence to build relationships across the business