Payroll Manager

CMA Recruitment Group; England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global innovative business in the UK is seeking a Payroll and Finance Manager to lead payroll processing and ensure compliance with UK payroll legislation. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in managing payroll across jurisdictions and possess a strong understanding of IR35 compliance. This role offers competitive benefits, including hybrid working and private medical insurance.

Benefits

5% matched pension

Private medical insurance - family cover

Dental cover - family cover

Life assurance at 4x salary

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Flexible hours

Flexible hours

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing payroll across UK and international jurisdictions.
• Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation, PAYE, pensions, and benefits.
• Practical understanding of IR35 compliance and contractor assessments.

Responsibilities

• Preparation and processing of monthly payroll for UK and international employees.
• Liaising with HR and external payroll providers to ensure accuracy.
• Ensuring compliance with IR35, including contractor assessments.

Skills

Experience managing payroll across UK and international jurisdictions

Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation

Practical understanding of IR35 compliance

Experience managing expenses and reconciliations

Exposure to expatriate payroll

Job description

An innovative and fast-growing business operating on a global scale is seeking a Payroll and Finance Manager to join its finance team. The company is recognised for its use of advanced technology and forward-thinking approach, with a strong focus on sustainability and delivering high-quality solutions within its sector.

What will the Payroll Manager role involve?

• Preparation and processing of monthly payroll for UK and international employees
• Liaising with HR and external payroll providers to ensure accuracy and timeliness
• Assisting with payroll year-end processes (P60s, P11Ds, HMRC filings)
• Ensuring compliance with IR35, including contractor assessments and liaison with providers
• Supporting global mobility processes, including tax, payroll, and relocation matters

Suitable candidate for the Payroll and Finance Manager vacancy:

• Proven experience managing payroll across UK and international jurisdictions
• Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation, PAYE, pensions, benefits, and year-end requirements
• Practical understanding of IR35 compliance and contractor assessments
• Experience managing expenses, VAT treatment, and reconciliations
• Ideally, exposure to expatriate payroll, offshore or US payroll

Additional benefits and information for the role of Payroll and Finance Manager:

• 5% matched pension (salary sacrifice)
• Private medical insurance - family cover
• Dental cover - family cover
• Travel insurance
• Cycle to Work and tech purchase scheme
• Life assurance at 4x salary (DIS)
• Hybrid working - 3 days in office with increasing flexibility over time
• Flexible hours
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

CMA Recruitment Group is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role. CMA complies with all relevant UK legislation and doesn’t discriminate on any protected characteristics.