Payroll Manager

Michael Page; Sevenoaks; Hybrid; GBP 49,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A not for profit organisation in Sevenoaks seeks a skilled Payroll Manager for a 6-month fixed-term contract. Responsibilities include managing payroll processes, ensuring compliance with regulations, and providing support within the finance department. The successful candidate will have i-Trent experience and will benefit from a competitive salary between £49,000-£52,000 per annum, as well as a hybrid working model that promotes work-life balance. This position offers a chance to contribute meaningfully to the sector.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible working

Supportive environment

Qualifications

• Experience managing end-to-end payroll processes.
• Strong understanding of payroll legislation and HMRC requirements.
• Ability to train and support colleagues and managers.

Responsibilities

• Lead payroll delivery and ensure compliance with legislation.
• Manage complex payroll queries and escalate issues effectively.
• Oversee day-to-day payroll processing and reporting.

Skills

i-Trent experience

Payroll compliance knowledge

Technical payroll advice

Reporting and reconciliations

Stakeholder management

Job description

Overview

This role is an exciting opportunity for a Payroll Manager to join a not for profit organisation on a 6-month fixed-term contract. The role involves managing payroll processes, ensuring compliance, and providing support within the accounting and finance department.

Client Details

The employer is a not for profit organisation that operates within the accounting and finance sector. They are a medium-sized organisation known for their impactful work and commitment to their mission.

Description

• Act as the main point of contact and lead adviser for all payroll, pension and related queries, including complex issues and escalations.
• Take full ownership of end-to-end payroll delivery, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and adherence to all deadlines for current and future payrolls.
• Provide expert technical payroll advice, resolve complaints, and drive continuous improvement to prevent errors and reoccurrences.
• Ensure full compliance with payroll legislation, HMRC requirements, pension regulations, statutory deductions, and submissions
• Manage relationships with pension providers and employee benefit schemes, including auto-enrolment and salary sacrifice arrangements.
• Oversee day-to-day payroll processing (starters, leavers, variations, timesheets, absences, parental leave, court orders, and adjustments).
• Lead payroll reporting, reconciliations, audits, year-end processes, regulatory returns, and payments to third parties and Finance.
• Act as payroll system subject matter expert, managing system updates, testing, payroll elements, data transfers, and cost/project codes.
• Train and support colleagues and managers, contribute to people strategy and pay modelling, update policies, support the wider accountancy department and maintain confidentiality and GDPR compliance.

Profile

The successful Payroll Manager with have i-Trent experience and be on short notice.

Job Offer

• Competitive salary range between £49,000-£52,000 per annum (pro-rata).
• Hybrid working model offering flexibility and work-life balance.
• Opportunity to contribute to a meaningful cause within the not for profit sector.
• Supportive and professional work environment.

If you are a skilled Payroll Manager looking for a 6-month fixed-term contract in Sevenoaks, this is an excellent opportunity to apply your expertise in a rewarding environment. We encourage you to apply today!