Deputy Head of Finance & Payroll Manager - 12 Months Fixed Term

Harris Hill Charity Recruitment Specialists; London; Hybrid; GBP 57,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity recruitment specialist is seeking a Deputy Head of Finance and Payroll Manager for a 12-month fixed term contract. This hybrid role involves overseeing payroll processes and managing finance staff while ensuring compliance with regulations. The successful candidate will play a key role in financial management and reporting, contributing to the efficiency of the finance team.

Qualifications

• Experience in payroll management and compliance with HMRC regulations.
• Ability to manage finance staff and prepare management accounts.

Responsibilities

• Lead on payroll, ensuring accurate monthly delivery and suggesting improvements.
• Prepare initial management accounts and manage cash flow.

Job description

Harris Hill is recruiting for a Deputy Head of Finance and Payroll Manager (12 Months Fixed Term, Hybrid)

• Length of contract: 12 Month Fixed Term Contract
• Hybrid working: 2 days a week at their offices based in Wandsworth, London
• Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week
• Salary: £57,000 per annum

Payroll Role Purpose

• Lead on payroll, ensuring accurate monthly delivery and proactively suggesting improvements and efficiencies.
• Collaborate with the HR operations team to ensure accurate and efficient payroll processing.
• Manage monthly payroll payments, including salaries, deductions, statutory payments, and pension contributions.
• Ensure compliance with HMRC regulations, including RTI submissions, PAYE, NICs, statutory deductions, auto-enrolment, and liaising with pension providers.
• Act as the primary contact for payroll queries, resolving issues efficiently, and liaising with the external payroll bureau.
• Support the Finance Director in mapping the payroll system and recommending improvements to efficiency, risk reduction, and internal controls.

Finance Role Purpose

• Prepare initial management accounts with balance sheet reconciliation and profit and loss data.
• Maintain cash flow management.
• Manage two finance staff, providing supervision, development, and ensuring KPIs are met.
• Update and maintain the forward cash flow.
• Prepare year-end management accounts, including balance sheet reconciliations.
• Collaborate with the Finance Team to produce statutory year-end accounts.