Payroll Manager

Weatherbys; Wellingborough; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Weatherbys Ltd in Wellingborough is seeking an experienced Payroll Manager for a six-month fixed-term contract with hybrid working. You will take ownership of the Weatherbys Group payroll bureau, delivering payroll across the UK, Ireland and Australia.

The role sits within Finance and HR, coordinating payroll delivery across multiple entities, handling HMRC submissions and pension auto-enrolment, and providing payroll reporting and compliance support.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of payroll experience.
• Strong Excel and detailed reconciliations.
• Clear communication with HMRC, auditors and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Managing accurate and timely payrolls across the UK, Ireland and Australia.
• Completing HMRC submissions, P11Ds and pension auto-enrolment processes.
• Overseeing private payrolls with support from the Management Accountant.
• Providing payroll reporting and supporting audits.
• Maintaining payroll procedures and responding to employee queries.
• Identifying payroll risks, process improvements and legislative changes.

Skills

Payroll experience

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Tools

Cascade

Excel

Job description

Payroll Manager

Wellingborough | Hybrid working | Six-month fixed-term contract | Immediate Start

If you're an experienced payroll professional who can quickly take ownership of a varied payroll operation, this six-month contract offers plenty of scope. You'll manage the Weatherbys Group payroll bureau, supporting businesses across the UK, Ireland and Australia.

This role sits within Weatherbys Ltd and works closely with Finance and HR colleagues across the wider Weatherbys organisation, including Weatherbys Bank and Arkle Finance. You will oversee payroll delivery across multiple employing entities, systems and processing cycles, so this will suit an experienced payroll professional who can quickly take ownership and work confidently in a complex environment.

What you'll be doing

• Managing accurate and timely payrolls across the UK, Ireland and Australia
• Completing HMRC submissions, P11Ds and pension auto-enrolment processes
• Overseeing private payrolls with support from the Management Accountant
• Providing payroll reporting and supporting audits
• Maintaining payroll procedures and responding to employee queries
• Identifying payroll risks, process improvements and legislative changes

What you'll need

• At least two years' payroll experience

• Strong payroll systems knowledge (ideally to include Cascade)
• Good Excel skills and experience of detailed reconciliations
• The ability to work accurately within tight processing deadlines
• Clear communication skills and confidence dealing with HMRC, auditors and internal stakeholders
• An inquisitive approach with strong attention to detail

About Weatherbys Ltd

Weatherbys Ltd is founding company of the wider Weatherbys organisation, with a history stretching back to 1770 and longstanding roots in British horseracing. Today, it provides racing administration, stud book, data, publishing and scientific services in the UK and internationally. This role is employed by Weatherbys Ltd and supports payroll delivery across a number of Weatherbys businesses including Weatherbys Bank and Arkle Finance.