Remote Payroll Manager — Ownership & Process Optimizer

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

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,