Payroll Manager

WeWork; Newcastle-under-Lyme; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading coworking space provider is seeking a Payroll Lead to enhance financial operations. Responsibilities include running payroll, preparing invoices, and managing compliance while liaising with internal colleagues and clients. The ideal candidate should have payroll experience, strong numerical abilities, and knowledge of PAYE legislation. This position offers hybrid working between the office and home, generous holiday benefits, and a company pension plan.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private health care plan

50% off Gym membership

Annual awards

An extra day annual leave for your birthday

Company pension

Qualifications

• At least 1 year experience working in a payroll role.
• Knowledge of PAYE, pensions and HMRC legislation.

Responsibilities

• Run weekly temporary payroll, ensuring accuracy.
• Prepare, reconcile and issue invoices to clients.
• Manage financial queries and maintain records.
• Support onboarding administration and office tasks.

Skills

Strong numerical skills

Excellent attention to detail

Confident communicator

Ability to manage deadlines

Education

AAT Qualification

L2 in Maths & English

Tools

Xero

Job description

The Payroll Lead will support the financial operations at The Supply Register by ensuring accurate invoicing, payroll coordination, compliance and financial reporting. You will work closely with internal colleagues, schools and candidates to ensure a smooth and efficient financial process. Role & Responsibilities

• Run weekly temporary payroll, ensuring all data is accurate and all timesheets are approved prior to processing
• Prepare, reconcile and issue accurate invoices to schools, academies and education clients
• Manage weekly invoicing and self-billing cycles, reconciling approved timesheets against agreed client billing schedules
• Liaise with wider Payroll and Finance colleagues to ensure payments are completed accurately and on schedule
• Upload, reconcile and maintain invoices and self-bills within Xero, ensuring financial data integrity
• Manage the finance inbox, responding to invoice queries, copy invoice requests and credit note queries
• Escalate or assign approval requests to the relevant Regional Manager where required
• Maintain accurate financial records in line with GDPR, HMRC and financial compliance requirements
• Act as the first point of contact for internal colleagues, schools, agencies and suppliers on finance-related matters
• Support onboarding administration and wider office support tasks as required
• Liaise with external suppliers and service providers to effective reconciliation of payments
• Ensure a well-organised, compliant and professional working environment.
  At least 1 year experience working in a payroll role
• Strong numerical skills and excellent attention to detail
• Ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• A confident communicator with a professional approach
• Knowledge of PAYE, pensions and HMRC legislation
• AAT Qualification - Desirable, Payroll lead, PAYE, reconciliation, HMRC legislation, finance, AAT, L2 in Maths & English, AAT qualification is desirable but not essential
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays increasing every anniversary (to maximum 29)
• Private health care plan
• 50% off Gym membership
• Annual awards
• Hybrid working between WeWork Manchester & home
• An extra day annual leave for your birthday every year
• Company pension