Payroll Manager

Joshua Robert Recruitment; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Payroll Manager for a 12-month fixed-term maternity cover role in North London. The role requires experience in managing payroll systems and compliance with regulations, ideally in the housing or not-for-profit sectors. You will oversee the payroll cycle, manage staff expenses, and drive process improvements within a hybrid working environment.

Benefits

Performance bonus up to 5%

Hybrid working arrangements

Supportive culture

Qualifications

• Experience managing payroll systems and returns effectively.
• Ability to ensure compliance with related UK regulations.
• Experience overseeing audits and system improvements.

Responsibilities

• Managing the end-to-end payroll cycle.
• Preparing payroll journals and reconciliations.
• Leading payroll audits and system upgrades.

Skills

CIPP qualification (or equivalent)

Strong track record managing in-house payroll systems

Knowledge of payroll legislation and pensions

Skilled in reporting and reconciliations

Excellent Excel knowledge

Experience in housing or not-for-profit payroll

Tools

Sun

Payrite

Job description

Overview

Payroll Manager - 12 Month FTC (Maternity Cover)
Location: North London
Salary: £50,410 per annum + up to 5% performance bonus
Reports to: Assistant Finance Director
Contract: 12-month fixed term (maternity cover)

About the Role

We're partnering with a leading housing provider to recruit an experienced Payroll Manager for a maternity cover contract. This is a key role within the finance function, responsible for ensuring payroll and staff expenses are managed accurately and on time for employees delivering essential housing and community services. You\'ll also oversee pensions, credit cards, petty cash, and drive improvements in payroll systems and processes. It\'s a great opportunity for a payroll professional with housing or not-for-profit experience who thrives in a fast-paced, people-focused environment.

What You'll Be Doing

• Managing the end-to-end payroll cycle including starters, leavers, variable pay, deductions and expenses.
• Ensuring compliance with HMRC submissions, Auto-Enrolment, pension schemes and GDPR.
• Preparing payroll journals, reconciliations and management reports.
• Overseeing credit cards, petty cash and related financial controls.
• Leading payroll audits, projects and system upgrades.
• Partnering with HR and senior stakeholders on payroll matters.
• Line managing and developing a Payroll & Accounts Assistant.

What We're Looking For

• CIPP qualification (or equivalent).
• Strong track record managing in-house payroll systems and returns.
• Knowledge of payroll legislation, pensions, and year-end requirements.
• Skilled in reporting, reconciliations and accounting ledgers.
• Excellent Excel and payroll/accounting system knowledge (Sun, Payrite desirable).
• Housing, not-for-profit or care sector payroll experience - highly desirable.
• Organised, detail-driven and able to meet strict deadlines.

What's on Offer

• Salary of £50,410 plus up to 5% performance bonus.
• 12-month fixed term role with real breadth and responsibility.
• Hybrid working arrangements and supportive culture.
• Exposure to the housing sector and opportunity to improve processes.
• Inclusive, values-led organisation committed to community impact.

If you're a motivated payroll professional looking to make an impact in the housing sector, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today for a confidential discussion.