Payroll Manager

Hays Accounts and Finance; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious international legal firm in Central London is seeking a Payroll Manager for a 6-month contract. The role involves ensuring accurate HR data, processing multiple payrolls, and onboarding new staff. Ideal candidates will possess significant payroll experience, excellent attention to detail, and familiarity with payroll legislation and software. The position offers flexibility, great working hours, and is part of a transformative project.

Benefits

Hybrid working policy

Flexible working hours

Great benefits

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of payroll experience.
• Up-to-date knowledge of payroll legislation.
• Proficiency with payroll software.

Responsibilities

• Ensure HR data is captured accurately and timely.
• Process three payrolls and onboard new joiners.
• Calculate leavers' payments and manage absences.

Skills

Attention to detail

Payroll legislation

Payroll experience

Microsoft Excel

ADP

Tools

Payroll software

Job description

Your new company, a Prestigious International legal firm based in Central London, is well-established with an excellent reputation in the industry and among clients. They are seeking a Payroll Manager on a 6-month contract to support the team during a transformation project.

Your new role

• Ensure HR data is captured accurately, timely, and consistently, maintaining data integrity.
• Process three payrolls (staff, partners, and trainee maintenance).
• Onboard new joiners, including HMRC details.
• Enter monthly changes such as salary adjustments, allowances, overtime, recruitment awards, and manage absences (including unpaid leave and maternity leave).
• Calculate leavers' payments and process P45s.
• Download and process tax codes and student loan information from HMRC.
• Follow instructions from the Tax team regarding seconded employees.

What you'll need to succeed

• Up-to-date knowledge of payroll legislation.
• At least 5 years of payroll experience.
• Knowledge of payroll software.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ADP.

What you'll get in return

• Working hours from 9.30am to 5.30pm with flexibility, especially during billing week.
• Hybrid working policy with a minimum of 2 days in the office per week.
• Great benefits.

What to do now

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Job Details

• ID: 1597389
• Date Posted: 1 day ago
• Expiration Date: 05/08/2025
• Location: City Of London