Payroll Manager

Sheridan Maine - Accounting, Audit & Tax Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for an experienced Payroll Manager to handle the end-to-end UK payroll process. This role involves ensuring compliance with HMRC and statutory requirements while collaborating with the finance and HR teams. The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and the ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment. If you're passionate about payroll management, apply as soon as possible.

Qualifications

• Experience managing payroll processes in the UK.
• Strong attention to detail with payroll data accuracy.
• Ability to communicate effectively with senior leaders.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end UK payroll process.
• Ensure compliance with HMRC and UK statutory requirements.
• Reconcile payroll accounts and support audits.

Skills

Accuracy and Accountability

Collaboration

Confidentiality

Problem Solving

Adaptability

Job description

Sheridan Maine is excited to partner with a dynamic and fast-paced organisation in London, seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to join their team.

About the Company

The successful candidate will join a collaborative finance team consisting of a CFO, FC, FP&A Team, Management Accountant, a Finance Operations Manager, and six Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable professionals.

About the Role

The Payroll Manager will be responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely completion of monthly payroll submissions across a portfolio of brands. To best support our diverse and growing portfolio, we’re looking for a proactive professional who takes ownership of their remit with confidence and curiosity. The ideal candidate will engage effectively in strategic conversations with senior and executive leaders, demonstrate exceptional attention to detail, and manage competing priorities with ease.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end UK payroll process in partnership with our client's parent company (US), who process payroll centrally - reviewing and verifying all payroll data for accuracy and compliance before submission.
• Ensure full compliance with HMRC, RTI submissions, auto-enrolment, and all UK statutory requirements.
• Review monthly payroll data, including new starters, leavers, benefits, commissions and statutory payments (SSP, SMP, etc.).
• Reconcile payroll accounts and post payroll journals in collaboration with the Finance team.
• Maintain and update accurate payroll and benefits records in line with GDPR requirements.
• Manage annual payroll processes, including P11Ds, P60s, and support for audits and reconciliations.
• Work closely with HR to ensure seamless integration between HR systems and payroll data.
• Support coordination of international payrolls through external partners, ensuring global consistency.
• Respond promptly and professionally to payroll-related employee queries.
• Continuously review and improve payroll processes and controls to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

Key competencies required of the successful Payroll Manager

• Accuracy and Accountability : Ensures payroll data integrity and compliance.
• Collaboration : Works effectively with internal teams to deliver seamless payroll.
• Confidentiality : Handles sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.
• Problem Solving : Identifies issues early and implements solutions quickly.
• Adaptability : Thrives in a fast-moving environment.

If you’re passionate about this position or are keen to hear more, please click on “apply” as soon as possible.

You are required to be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction.

Due to the high volume of applications, it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within five days, please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful.