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

Harris Hill; London; On-site; GBP 57,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in London is seeking a Deputy Head of Finance and Payroll Manager for a 12-month fixed-term contract. This hybrid role involves overseeing payroll operations and managing finance staff, ensuring compliance and efficiency. The ideal candidate will collaborate with HR and finance teams, prepare management accounts, and support strategic financial planning.

Qualifications

• Experience in payroll operations and finance management.
• Ability to manage and develop finance staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead payroll operations and ensure compliance with HMRC regulations.
• Prepare management accounts and manage cash flow.

Skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Compliance

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 in Wandsworth, London
• Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week
• Salary: £57,000 per annum

The purpose of the payroll role is

• Lead payroll operations, ensuring accurate monthly payroll delivery and identifying 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, and statutory deductions; oversee auto-enrolment processes and liaise with pension providers.
• Serve as the primary contact for payroll queries, resolve issues efficiently, and liaise with the external payroll bureau.
• Support the Finance Director in mapping the payroll system and suggest improvements to enhance efficiency, reduce risks, and strengthen internal controls.

The purpose of the finance role is

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