Payroll Manager

The Popeyes; Ealing; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A popular fast-food chain in the UK is seeking a detail-focused Payroll Manager to manage their payroll function. You will ensure accuracy in payroll processes and compliance with regulations. Ideal candidates will have significant payroll experience, strong Excel skills, and a commitment to detail. This role offers a competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Competitive salary & 20% bonus opportunity

Private healthcare

Career progression opportunities

25 days holiday + your birthday off

Enhanced parental leave

Cycle-to-work and gym discounts

Free chicken

Qualifications

• Significant end-to-end payroll experience in a hospitality or retail environment.
• Up-to-date knowledge of PAYE and payroll legislation.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full end-to-end payroll process.
• Monitor PAYE and pension compliance.
• Act as the first point of contact with external payroll bureau.
• Produce payroll reports and analyses for management.

Skills

Detail-oriented

End-to-end payroll experience

Knowledge of payroll legislation

Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Multi-site experience

Education

CIPP qualification or part-qualified

Tools

General Ledger systems

Job description

We're excited to welcome a detail-focused, people-minded Payroll Manager to our growing team here at Popeyes UK. In this role, you'll take full ownership of our payroll function, ensuring every payslip, pension payment, and benefit is delivered accurately, compliantly, and on time because our teams rely on us to get it right. If you're motivated by precision, responsibility, and the trust that comes with safeguarding people's pay, we'd love you on our team.

What you'll be doing as our Payroll Manager

1. Manage the full end-to-end payroll process, including postings to the General Ledger, documentation, and reconciliations.
2. Take ownership of NIC 1A, P11D, and P60 processes.
3. Monitor PAYE and pension requirements to ensure 100% compliance.
4. Act as the first point of contact with our external payroll bureau and liaise with 3rd party payroll/pension providers.
5. Handle internal and external payroll queries with efficiency and professionalism.
6. Ensure all salaries, benefits, and pensions are correctly reported, paid, and allocated to the right cost centres.
7. Complete reconciliations for PAYE, benefits, and pension payments.
8. Produce payroll reports and ad-hoc analysis on employee costs for management.
9. Keep up-to-date with payroll legislation, tax changes, and compliance regulations.
10. Update monthly HQ payroll reporting schedules and post payroll journals to the General Ledger.
11. Manage employee expenses across various platforms and assist with annual PSA completion.
12. Calculate bonus payments and maintain supporting schedules.

You'll love being a Payroll Manager at Popeyes if you:

• Have an eagle eye for detail and consistently meet deadlines.
• Take full accountability for your work and aim for excellence in everything you do.
• Have a positive, resilient approach and understand that accuracy takes patience and dedication.
• Share our passion for building the UK's most loved chicken brand.
• Have significant end-to-end payroll experience.
• Possess up-to-date knowledge of payroll legislation, PAYE, and compliance.
• Are proficient in Microsoft Excel and familiar with posting journals to a General Ledger system.
• Have experience in a multi-site hospitality or retail environment.
• Are CIPP qualified or part-qualified (desirable, not essential).

Benefits include:

• Competitive salary & 20% bonus opportunity
• Private healthcare
• Life Assurance
• Career progression opportunities
• 25 days holiday (pro rata) + your birthday off
• Benefits platform with cycle-to-work and gym discounts
• Enhanced parental leave
• And yes… free chicken!

Inclusivity and respect are at the heart of all we do. Popeyes is a place where everyone can be their true self and everyone belongs. We assess each application based on the aptitude to do the job and nothing else.