Payroll Lead: UK & International, Onsite Manchester

Novacyt Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Benefits Package

Job summary

A leading molecular diagnostics group in Manchester is seeking a Payroll Lead to manage the payroll function, ensuring accuracy and compliance with UK legislation. The role requires expertise in payroll accounting and experience with international payroll processes. A CIPP qualification and advanced Excel skills are essential. This is a full-time, permanent position based at their Manchester HQ, with a competitive salary and benefits package.

Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of UK statutory legislation including tax, NI, SSP, SMP, and auto-enrolment.
• Demonstrable experience in payroll accounting, including calculating accruals and reconciling balance sheets.
• Comfortable investigating financial variances.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the payroll function.
• Ensure accuracy and compliance in UK payroll management.
• Oversee international payroll processes and relationships with third-party providers.

Skills

Payroll Expertise: CIPP qualification (or equivalent)

Accounting Proficiency

Advanced Excel skills

Experience with cloud-based payroll software

Team player with excellent communication skills

Proactive and flexible approach

Prior experience with NetSuite or PayFit

Experience managing international payrolls

Previous involvement in implementing PBIK

Job description

A leading molecular diagnostics group in Manchester is seeking a Payroll Lead to manage the payroll function, ensuring accuracy and compliance with UK legislation. The role requires expertise in payroll accounting and experience with international payroll processes. A CIPP qualification and advanced Excel skills are essential. This is a full-time, permanent position based at their Manchester HQ, with a competitive salary and benefits package.