Deputy Payroll Manager

Portfolio Payroll Limited; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A national charity is seeking a Deputy Payroll Manager to ensure accurate payroll processing. This role involves managing a high-volume payroll for a large workforce, ensuring compliance with UK payroll legislation, and mentoring team members. Ideal candidates will have significant payroll experience, attention to detail, and a proactive mindset. This position offers flexible working arrangements and a competitive salary, making it a meaningful opportunity to contribute to the organisation's mission.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Competitive salary

Excellent pension scheme

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Significant experience in a high-volume payroll environment.
• Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation and compliance.
• Experience supervising payroll team members.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end payroll process for a large workforce.
• Ensure accurate processing of starters, leavers, and pay changes.
• Liaise with Finance on payroll reporting and queries.

Skills

Experience in high-volume payroll

Knowledge of UK payroll legislation

Supervisory experience

Attention to detail

Team player mindset

Job description

Make a Difference with Every Payslip

We are a values-driven charity with a national reach and a powerful mission: to improve lives. We are looking for a Deputy Payroll Manager to join our team on a 12‑month fixed‑term contract – helping to ensure that the thousands of people who power our organisation are paid accurately and on time, every time.

About the Role

As our Deputy Payroll Manager, you will play a key role in the day‑to‑day delivery of our high-volume monthly payroll, supporting employees. You'll work closely with the Payroll Manager to lead a small, dedicated team and ensure compliance, accuracy, and a smooth payroll operation in line with statutory regulations and organisational policies.

This is a fantastic opportunity to bring your expertise to a fast‑paced environment where your work truly matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in managing the end‑to‑end payroll process for a large, multi‑site workforce.
• providing guidance and oversight.
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of starters, leavers, pay changes, and statutory payments.
• Reconcile payroll reports and liaise with Finance on monthly reporting, journals, and queries.
• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of payroll legislation (PAYE, NI, pensions, SSP, SMP, etc.).
• Support internal and external audits with clear, compliant documentation.
• Work collaboratively with HR and other teams to improve systems and processes.
• Step in for the Payroll Manager during absences, maintaining operational continuity.

About You

We're looking for someone who is technically strong, people‑focused, and committed to delivering service excellence.

You’ll bring

• Significant experience in a high‑volume payroll environment.
• A strong working knowledge of UK payroll legislation and statutory compliance.
• Experience supervising or mentoring payroll team members.
• Great attention to detail and a methodical, organised approach.
• A team player mindset and a proactive, solution‑focused attitude.

Desirable

• Experience in the charity or not‑for‑profit sector.

What We Offer

• The chance to be part of a meaningful mission and make a real difference.
• A supportive and collaborative team culture.
• Flexible working arrangements with 2 day in office and 3 days WFH
• Competitive salary and excellent pension scheme.
• Learning and development opportunities throughout the contract.