Interim Payroll Manager

Payroll Manager - Liverpool City Centre

3-month contract - £50k equivalent salary (June start essential)

I'm delighted to be exclusively partnered with a specialist services firm based in Liverpool City Centre as they seek a Payroll Manager on an interim basis.

My client has a fantastic name within their field and are well-known across the UK. As they search for a permanent Payroll Manager, they have instructed me to fill the post on an interim basis. This will initially be for 3 months - but the chances of extension are high and even permanent opportunities for the right candidate (though this cannot be guaranteed)

Reporting into the Chief People Officer, this is an integral part of the finance and administration function. You will be leading a team of 4 and this role will require somebody with a strong background within Payroll who is also happy to assist with administrative and HR duties.

Key Responsibilities:

• Timely and accurate end to end processing of all payroll input including overtime, on-call, salary changes; salary deductions; sales commissions, tax code changes, pension deductions, childcare vouchers, bonus payments, SMP, SSP & Student loans etc.
• Completing the payroll reconciliations and ensuring that any differences can be justified, liaising with finance as required
• Production of all payslips, P45's, P60s and P11Ds
• Accurate and timely administration of all benefits including pension plans, medical plans, cycle to work scheme, holiday buy scheme and reward and recognition
• Accurate and timely administration and processing of employee equity plans
• Liaise with HMRC on all matters of National Insurance liability, tax and end of year returns relating to remuneration
• Prepare and submit annual PAYE Settlement Agreements to HMRC according to statutory deadlines
• Producing monthly, annual and ad hoc reporting on anything people related
• Supporting the Reward Business Partner and other members of the People Team as required

What You'll Bring:

• At least 4 - 5 years' experience managing all aspects of payroll, including month-to-month reconciliation, in-year forms and end-of-year documentation
• Strong payroll and HR systems knowledge with experience of Sage 50 Payroll
• Excellent level of MS Excel and Word
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Highly numerate
• The ability to start at the beginning of June 2025

Apply now for immediate consideration!

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