Job Description
Payroll & Pensions Manager
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Central London
Hybrid working
Permanent post
£58-62k per annum depending on experience
Our client is seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to join their busy finance department
Duties include;
- Oversee end to end payroll processing for weekly and monthly payrolls
- Ensure accuracy of all payroll data, calculations, and statutory deductions
- Manage and support the payroll team with day to day queries and workload
- Ensure compliance with UK legislation (HMRC, NMW/NLW, tax, NI, pensions)
- Administer statutory payments (SMP, SPP, SAP, SSP)
- Oversee pension scheme administration (LGPS/TPS or other scheme rules)
- Conduct regular payroll audits to maintain data integrity
- Manage relationship with external bodies (HMRC, pension providers, auditors)
- Resolve complex payroll queries escalated by the team and/or employees
- Produce payroll reports for Finance, HR, and senior leadership
- Lead on year end processes: P60s, P11Ds, and submission of year end returns
- Ensure payroll system accuracy and lead on system improvements/upgrades
- Maintain robust controls and procedures for payroll governance
- Support budgeting and workforce planning through payroll insights
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives to streamline payroll processes
You will have;
- Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation & HMRC compliance
- Excellent understanding of statutory payments (SSP, SMP, SPP, SAP)
- Solid experience with pension schemes
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to resolve complex payroll queries confidently
- Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, reconciliations)
- Excellent communication skills with staff at all levels
- Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and produce reports
- Ability to manage deadlines and work under pressure
- Confidentiality and strong understanding of data protection (GDPR)
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