Payroll Manager

Michael Page Finance; Wantage; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite parking

Onsite gym

Start on short notice

Job summary

Michael Page Finance in Wantage is seeking a Payroll Manager to run day-to-day payroll operations, oversee a small team and support the wider accounting and finance function with payments and compliance.

You will manage end-to-end payroll, ensure legislative compliance, prepare reports, and stay updated on payroll changes while building strong relationships across departments. The role is based in-office five days a week with onsite parking and employee benefits.

Qualifications

• End-to-end payroll experience in a similar role.
• Ensure compliance with payroll legislation and regulations.
• Oversee all payroll processing activities.
• Take ownership of payroll accounting, including payroll journals, balance sheet reconciliations and control account management, ensuring accuracy and timely completion.
• Handle payroll queries and resolve discrepancies effectively.
• Maintain payroll records and ensure data integrity.
• Collaborate with the accounting and finance department on payroll-related matters.
• Prepare payroll reports and provide analysis as required.
• Year-end processes, including tax reporting and reconciliations.
• Stay updated on changes to payroll laws and practices.
• Manage a small Payroll team.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day payroll operations.
• Manage a small payroll team.
• Ensure timely payroll processing and payments.
• Support year-end closing and statutory reporting.

Skills

End-to-end payroll

Payroll reconciliations

Audit processes

Payroll improvement

Payroll legislation

Payroll software

Microsoft Excel

Attention to detail

Communication

Team management

Job description

This Payroll Manager role based in Wantage is all about ensuring smooth and accurate payroll operations. You'll handle the day-to-day processing of payroll, manage a small and friendly team, and help the wider accounting and finance team stay on top of payments and compliance.

Client Details

An established organisation based in Wantage. Please note the role is 5 days in the office, and the company have lots of great benefits to working there. There is onsite parking.

Description

• End-to-end Payroll experience.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant payroll legislation and regulations.
• Oversea all Payroll processing activities.
• Take ownership of payroll accounting activities, including payroll journals, balance sheet reconciliations and control account management, ensuring accuracy and timely completion.
• Handle payroll queries and resolve discrepancies effectively.
• Maintain payroll records and ensure data integrity.
• Collaborate with the accounting and finance department on payroll-related matters.
• Prepare payroll reports and provide analysis as required.
• Year-end processes, including tax reporting and reconciliations.
• Stay updated on changes to payroll laws and practices.
• Manage a small Payroll team.

Profile

A successful Payroll Manager should have:

• Experience in end-to-end payroll within a similar role.
• Experience of payroll reconciliations, controls and audit processes.
• Experience delivering payroll improvement and change initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of payroll legislation and compliance requirements.
• Proficiency in payroll software and Microsoft Excel.
• Attention to detail and a methodical approach to work.
• Effective communication and problem-solving skills.
• Experience of managing a team is advantageous.

Job Offer

• Temp-perm opportunity.
• Onsite parking.
• Friendly, sociable team.
• Onsite gym.
• Start on short notice.