Payroll Manager

Additional Resources; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A charitable organisation is seeking a Payroll Manager to oversee payroll operations and ensure compliance with regulations. You will manage payroll data, prepare reports, and maintain records securely. The ideal candidate will have experience with in-house payroll systems and relevant qualifications. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and attractive benefits including a generous pension scheme.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Non-contributory pension scheme

27 days annual leave

Death in Service scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing an in-house payroll system.
• Background in preparing payroll management accounts.
• Knowledge of payroll and pension legislation.

Responsibilities

• Managing and processing all payroll data.
• Preparing payroll reports for authorisation.
• Maintaining payroll records complying with GDPR.

Skills

Managing payroll operations

Statutory returns knowledge

Experience with payroll systems

Understanding of accounting ledgers

Education

CIPP payroll qualification or equivalent

Tools

Computerised payroll packages

Payrite software

Job description

Overview

An opportunity has arisen for a Payroll Manager to join a charitable organisation, committed to providing high-quality affordable homes in London.

As a Payroll Manager, you will manage and oversee all payroll operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency across the organisation. This is a full-time role offering a competitive salary and benefits.

Responsibilities

• Managing and processing all payroll data, including starters, leavers, and variable payments, to meet internal deadlines.
• Preparing and sharing payroll reports to enable authorisation by HR and senior management.
• Maintaining payroll records securely and ensuring compliance with GDPR and statutory requirements.
• Processing deductions accurately, including repayments, overpayments, and other adjustments, while liaising with HR where necessary.
• Ensuring all payroll processes comply with HMRC regulations, including RTI, FPS, EPS, and year-end submissions.
• Administering P32, P45, and P60 documentation as required.
• Supporting payroll projects, system upgrades, and audits, maintaining strict controls throughout.

What we are looking for

• Previously worked as a Payroll Manager, Payroll Operations Manager, Pensions Manager, Benefits Manager, Payroll Officer, or in a similar role.
• Proven experience managing an in-house payroll system, including deductions, statutory returns, and pensions.
• Background in preparing payroll management accounts and understanding accounting ledgers.
• CIPP payroll qualification or equivalent.
• Knowledge of payroll and pension legislation, including RTI and year-end processes.
• Experience leading payroll projects, system implementations, process improvements and supervising staff.
• Skilled in computerised payroll packages (essential); experience with Payrite software is desirable.

What’s on offer

• Competitive salary
• Pension scheme (non-contributory) with the employer contributing 8% of annual salary each month.
• Inclusion in the Death in Service scheme (4x annual salary).
• 27 days’ annual leave (pro-rated), running January to December.
• Office closed over the festive period, from 25 December to 1 January.

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Job Info

• Job Title: Payroll Manager
• Company: Additional Resources
• Location: Competitive
• Posted: Sep 24th 2025
• Closes: Oct 25th 2025
• Sector:
• Contract: Permanent
• Hours: Full Time