Payroll Manager

Oakleaf Partnership; Bolton; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional services company is seeking a Payroll Manager on a 6-9 month FTC basis. This remote/hybrid role involves leading payroll for approximately 500 employees across the UK and international locations. The successful candidate will ensure accurate and timely payroll processing, manage stakeholder relationships, and deliver financial reports in line with compliance requirements. Strong knowledge of payroll legislation and experience in the role are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Experience managing payroll for UK and international employees.
• Strong understanding of statutory payroll requirements.
• Ability to lead a payroll team effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end payroll process for approximately 500 employees.
• Ensure accurate payments and compliance with legislation.
• Prepare payroll-related financial reports.

Skills

Payroll processing

Stakeholder management

Knowledge of payroll legislation

Financial reporting

Tax and NI calculations

Job description

Job Description

Payroll Manager - 6-9 month FTC - Remote / Manchester - up to £45,000 per annum

Oakleaf Partnership is delighted to be partnered with a professional services company, looking for an experienced Payroll individual, on a 6-9 month FTC basis. The Payroll Manager will lead and manage the payroll team, whilst responsible for the accurate, compliant, and timely delivery of end to end payroll services, including finance reporting, reconciliations, and continuous process improvement, for UK & International entities. This role is on a remote / hybrid basis consisting of 1 - 2 days in their Manchester office.

The Payroll Manager will be assisting / overseeing duties such as :

• Lead the end to end payroll process for approximately 500 employees, across UK and international locations, ensuring all payments are accurate and processed on time.
• Oversee and manage stakeholder management.
• Maintain up to date knowledge of payroll legislation, statutory changes, and compliance requirements in the UK and applicable international jurisdictions.
• Ensure correct tax and NI calculations, statutory payments (SSP, SMP, SPP), pension contributions, and other deductions.

Prepare and deliver payroll related financial reporting in alignment with monthly and year end finance cycles. Complete payroll reconciliations including balance sheet accounts, payroll journa…