Payroll Manager

Axon Moore; West Yorkshire; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Axon Moore is recruiting a hands-on Payroll Manager for a UK business operating on a remote basis with Yorkshire roots. The role covers end-to-end weekly and monthly payroll, payroll journals and KPI reporting, with occasional travel to company sites.

You can choose full-time or part-time hours, and you will own payroll processes while ensuring compliance and accuracy. The ideal candidate has strong UK payroll experience, familiarity with Moorepay, solid Excel skills and a methodical,

Qualifications

• Strong experience managing UK payroll from start to finish.
• Experience handling both weekly and monthly payrolls.
• Good knowledge of payroll legislation and statutory requirements.
• Strong Excel, reconciliation and problem-solving skills.
• Methodical approach with excellent attention to detail and the ability to meet tight deadlines.
• CIPP qualification or equivalent would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end‑to‑end weekly and monthly payroll processes.
• Process and validate starters, leavers, salary changes, overtime, bonuses and deductions.
• Ensure compliance with PAYE, National Insurance, pensions and statutory payments.
• Review payroll reports, investigate discrepancies and complete reconciliations.
• Produce payroll journals, reports and management information.
• Work closely with HR and Finance to resolve queries and ensure accurate payroll data.
• Take ownership of Moorepay and identify opportunities to improve systems and processes.

Skills

Excel

Reconciliation

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Deadline driven

Education

CIPP qualification or equivalent

Tools

Moorepay

Job description

Payroll Manager | Remote (Yorkshire based) | £45,000 full time or £40,000 part time

Are you an experienced payroll professional looking for a remote role where you can take ownership, improve processes and make a real difference?

I’m recruiting for a growing UK business that continues to expand through organic growth and acquisitions.

They’re looking for a hands‑on Payroll Manager to oversee the end‑to‑end payroll function, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time while maintaining strong controls and compliance.

The role is predominantly home‑based, with occasional travel to company sites, and offers the option of part‑time or full‑time hours.

The Role

• Manage the end‑to‑end weekly and monthly payroll processes.
• Process and validate starters, leavers, salary changes, overtime, bonuses and deductions.
• Ensure compliance with PAYE, National Insurance, pensions and statutory payments.
• Review payroll reports, investigate discrepancies and complete reconciliations.
• Produce payroll journals, reports and management information.
• Work closely with HR and Finance to resolve queries and ensure accurate payroll data.
• Take ownership of Moorepay and identify opportunities to improve systems and processes.

About You

• Strong experience managing UK payroll from start to finish.
• Experience handling both weekly and monthly payrolls.
• Previous experience using Moorepay.
• Good knowledge of payroll legislation and statutory requirements.
• Strong Excel, reconciliation and problem‑solving skills.
• A methodical approach with excellent attention to detail and the ability to meet tight deadlines.
• A CIPP qualification or equivalent would be advantageous.

What's on Offer?

• £40,000 for part‑time hours or £45,000 for full‑time hours.
• Fully remote working, with occasional travel to company sites.
• The opportunity to take ownership of payroll within a growing business.
• A varied role with scope to influence processes and support continued business growth.