Payroll Manager (PERM)

Tempting Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 54,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

The London Local Authority is seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to oversee payroll operations in a permanent, hybrid role in London. The position offers a competitive salary of £54,267 to £57,402 per annum and requires strong leadership of a payroll team and solid experience with end-to-end payroll cycles.

Responsibilities include HMRC submissions, year-end duties (P60s and P11Ds), and payroll improvements, with a focus on accuracy, compliance, and timely reporting.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a payroll team within a local authority or similar environment.
• Strong knowledge of payroll legislation, taxation, pensions, and reporting.
• Proven ability to manage year-end processes (P60s, P11Ds).

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing Payroll team, creating accountability and continuous improvement.
• Manage HMRC submissions and statutory reporting requirements.
• Lead year-end activities, including P60s and P11Ds.
• Oversee BACS payments, reconciliations, and salary deductions.
• Drive payroll process improvements and controls.

Skills

Payroll leadership

HMRC submissions

Pensions compliance

Oracle Payroll

Education

CIPP Qualification

Tools

Oracle Payroll

Job description

Are you eager to land a brand new permanent role? Our client, a local authority in London, are looking for an experienced Payroll Manager to join their team and play a crucial role in their payroll operations.

Position:

Payroll Manager

Salary:

£54,267 £57,402 per annum

Contract:

Permanent

Work Style:

Hybrid Working

Duties:

• Lead and develop a high-performing Payroll team, creating a culture of accountability, customer focus and continuous improvement.
• Manage HMRC submissions and all statutory reporting requirements.
• Lead year-end activities, including P60s, P11Ds and associated compliance processes.
• Manage BACS payments, payroll reconciliations, deductions, salary sacrifice arrangements, overpayments and court orders.
• Lead payroll improvement initiatives, reviewing processes and controls.

Job Requirements:

• CIPP Qualification or extensive experience managing an end-to-end payroll function within a local authority.
• Significant experience using Oracle Payroll or a similar enterprise payroll system.
• Knowledge of Local Government and/or Teachers' Pension schemes.
• Strong technical knowledge of payroll legislation, taxation, pensions and statutory reporting requirements.
• Experience of leading service improvements and change initiatives.

Please be advised that only candidates that have the specific skills and experiences required for this role will be shortlisted and submitted to our client for review.