Payroll Manager

Anderson Knight is delighted to be working in partnership with a highly respected and values-driven organisation to recruit a Payroll Lead on a permanent basis. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced payroll professional to join a dynamic and evolving business at a pivotal time of growth and transformation.

This confidential client is a well-established organisation known for delivering impactful work across the UK. The successful candidate will lead the payroll function, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and continuous improvement, while also supporting the development of a high-performing team.

The role offers hybrid working of 2 days in the office and a competitive salary of £44-46,000 per annum.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the end-to-end operation of the payroll function, ensuring all payroll deadlines and legislative requirements are consistently met.
• Motivate, develop, and manage a high-performing payroll team, including recruitment, induction, training, and performance management.
• Ensure robust governance and audit controls, with processes regularly reviewed and aligned to best practice.
• Work closely with the Finance Lead, Head of Finance, and Director of Finance to model pay scenarios and ensure compliance with HMRC regulations.
• Provide expert pay advice to staff, covering tax, national insurance, pensions, and other deductions.
• Manage monthly payroll reporting, tax year-end processes, and statutory returns such as P11Ds and PSA submissions.
• Administer pension schemes and liaise with providers, ensuring SLAs are met and staff are kept informed of any changes.
• Ensure full reconciliation between the payroll and finance systems and resolve any discrepancies.
• Produce regular data analysis and reporting across all payroll activities.

Team Leadership:

• Coach and mentor payroll staff to achieve team and organisational goals.
• Conduct appraisals, performance reviews, and manage absences to maintain service levels.
• Promote a positive and supportive working culture aligned with organisational values.

About You:

• Significant experience in payroll management, including leading teams and overseeing complex payrolls.
• Strong understanding of payroll legislation, pension schemes, and financial reconciliation processes.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with internal stakeholders and external agencies.
• Confident in using payroll systems and technology, with a keen eye for continuous improvement.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills with a proactive, solutions-focused approach.
• Willingness to travel occasionally throughout the UK as required.

Location:

Hybrid working – Office base in Glasgow with flexibility for remote work and UK-wide travel as needed.

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference within a well-established and purpose-led organisation. If you are looking for a role where you can drive operational excellence, lead a passionate team, and deliver meaningful outcomes, please contact Richard Brown at Anderson Knight.