At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage payroll for 1,600 staff and oversee onboarding/offboarding processes.
- Company: Join a prestigious education institute in Glasgow with a strong reputation.
- Benefits: Office-based role with potential for extension and competitive pay.
- Other info: Immediate start needed; work independently in a dynamic environment.
- Why this job: Make a significant impact in a vital role within the education sector.
- Qualifications: 5+ years of payroll experience and tech-savvy skills required.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
The Company Able Bridge Recruitment are delighted to be working with one of Glasgow's most prestigious education institutes in the recruitment of an interim payroll manager. This vacancy, the result of ill health and a planned medical procedure, will be office based for at least 2 days per week and will report into the head of finance. The role is scheduled to last for approximately 3 months; however, this could be extended further.
The Responsibilities
- Run the monthly payroll for approximately 1,600 people.
- Oversee a payroll assistant but will be hands on running the payroll, oversight of onboarding and off boarding new/old colleagues.
- Prepare and process all payroll payment files via BACS in a timely manner ensuring appropriate authorisation from bank signatories.
- Carry out monthly reconciliation of net salaries, PAYE, NI, Pensions and sundry salary outlay accounts between payroll reports and Nominal Ledger.
- Oversee any payroll systems upgrades and liaise with external providers when investigating changes to the system.
- Maintain detailed departmental payroll analysis as required.
- Deal with staff and external agencies regularly regarding queries relating to the payroll and Fee paid contracts.
- Complete ad-hoc statutory returns as required, e.g. National Statistics Office returns.
The Requirements
- A minimum of 5 years of experience in working as a payroll senior or payroll manager (from within the UK).
- Available at short notice as our client is needing an urgent placement for this post.
- Tech savvy and ideally have exposure to tech1.
- Self-motivating, pro-active and able to work with minimal supervision.
- Applicants must be able to work unrestricted within the UK and who are based in the immediate vicinity.
If you are interested in hearing more detail about this role or would like to have a confidential chat about a potential career move, please do not hesitate in contacting me.
Payroll Manager employer: ABLE BRIDGE RECRUITMENT LIMITED
As a Payroll Manager at one of Glasgow's most prestigious education institutes, you will be part of a supportive and dynamic work culture that values employee contributions and fosters professional growth. With a commitment to excellence, the institute offers a collaborative environment where your expertise in payroll management will directly impact the lives of approximately 1,600 staff members. Enjoy the unique advantage of working in a respected educational setting, with opportunities for meaningful engagement and development during your tenure.
Contact Details:
ABLE BRIDGE RECRUITMENT LIMITED Recruitment Team
