Payroll Manager

Are you an experienced Payroll Manager looking for your next challenge with a leading organisation? A well-established business services company near Guildford is looking for a skilled and confident Payroll Manager to take ownership of their payroll function in a hybrid role that offers real flexibility alongside genuine career satisfaction.

The Role
As Payroll Manager, you'll take full ownership of the end-to-end payroll process, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery across the organisation. This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll be expected to bring both technical payroll expertise and the confidence to manage processes, systems, and stakeholder relationships effectively. With a hybrid working arrangement, you'll enjoy a great balance between office collaboration and home working.

Key Responsibilities

Managing and overseeing the end-to-end payroll process, ensuring all employees are paid accurately and on time
Ensuring full compliance with HMRC regulations, tax legislation, and statutory requirements including PAYE, NIC, SSP, SMP, and auto-enrolment
Acting as the primary point of contact for payroll queries from employees, managers, and external bodies
Managing and developing payroll systems, identifying opportunities for process improvement and greater efficiency
Producing payroll reports and providing analysis to finance and HR stakeholders as required
Overseeing year-end payroll processes including P60s, P11Ds, and PSA submissions
Keeping up to date with changes in payroll legislation and ensuring the business remains compliant at all times What We're Looking For

Proven, hands-on experience in a payroll management role with responsibility for end-to-end payroll processing
Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation, HMRC requirements, and statutory payments
Experience managing payroll systems and driving process improvements
High levels of accuracy and attention to detail, with the ability to work to tight deadlines
Strong communication skills and the confidence to liaise with stakeholders at all levels
A proactive, problem-solving approach with the ability to manage competing priorities
Based within commuting distance of Guildford What's on Offer

Competitive salary depending on experience
Hybrid working arrangement offering flexibility between home and office
A well-established, reputable organisation with a supportive working culture
Genuine opportunity to take ownership of a key function and make the role your own
Career development and progression within a growing business services organisation How to Apply
If you're an experienced Payroll Manager ready to take on a pivotal role with a leading business services organisation, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now with your up-to-date CV and one of our consultants will be in touch to discuss the opportunity in more detail