Payroll Manager

Location: London

Role Overview: ClearScore is searching for a talented Payroll Manager on a permanent basis. You will join our finance team, based in London, to support ClearScore’s continued growth across the UK, South Africa, Australia, Canada and New Zealand, and across each of its business units (ClearScore, DriveScore, One and Aro).

Responsibilities:

• Manage the end-to-end monthly payroll process across all ClearScore Group entities, ensuring accurate and timely submission.
• Ensure full adherence to all relevant compliance and regulations in each of our payroll jurisdictions.
• Act as the key point of contact for all employee related payroll queries and manage payroll matters with benefit providers, payroll partners and other internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide detailed payroll reconciliations, post payroll journal entries onto our general ledger, and assist with financial reporting of staff costs.
• Keep abreast of payroll legislation, implementing best practices and driving efficiencies in our current systems and processes.
• Manage ClearScore’s employee expense reimbursement process.

Skills and Experience:

• CIPP qualification (or international equivalent) is preferred, but not required.
• Proven experience in payroll management, preferably within a fast‑paced, high‑growth environment.
• Experience with HRIS systems and payroll processing software (HiBob/Pento, Deel is advantageous).
• Strong understanding of UK payroll legislation and compliance (South Africa, Australia and Canada would also be advantageous).
• Exceptional attention to detail and effective communication skills with a desire to learn.
• A drive to make continuous improvements to processes, seek efficiency, and use technology to automate tasks.

Benefits:

• 25 paid holidays and a “duvet day” on your birthday.
• Hybrid Work Environment.
• Private health and dental cover – including mental health support through Bupa.
• GP office visits.
• Life assurance scheme.
• Up to 6% matched pension.
• Regular Lunch and Learns with guest speakers.
• Dog-friendly office.
• Daily breakfast and free snacks.
• Access to discounts via Cobens Extras.
• Free sports and social clubs.
• Continued investment into learning and development.
• Leadership-led training.
• In-house psychotherapist.
• Financial coach to help you plan and achieve your goals.
• No clock‑watching culture.
• Generous maternity and paternity plans.
• Culture and inclusion representatives.
• Transparent pay structure and a career growth plan.

Hybrid Work Environment Levels 1-5: Minimum 2 days per week in office. Level 6 and above: Minimum 3 days per week in office.

What This Means for You:

• Flexibility to manage your work and life.
• Dedicated in‑office days for team building and collaborative projects.
• Office facilities (with plants!) designed for productive interactions.
• Clear expectations and support for maintaining our hybrid schedule.

Equal Opportunities: ClearScore is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals. As an equal opportunity employer, we are able to make reasonable adjustments to accommodate individuals with disabilities during the recruitment and selection process. If you require accommodation, please inform us in advance, and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Inclusion Policy: We are always looking for talented individuals to join ClearScore. We are an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for our people.