Payroll Accountant / Payroll Manager - immediate start in East Grinstead

Payroll Accountant / Payroll Manager - immediate start in East Grinstead

East Grinstead Full-Time 22 - 22 £ / hour (est.) Home office (partial)
Office Angles UK

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Manage payroll operations across Europe and ensure timely payments for employees.
  • Company: Join a successful international business in a collaborative finance team.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid working, and potential for permanent role.
  • Other info: Dynamic environment with excellent transport links and supportive culture.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact on payroll accuracy while developing your finance skills.
  • Qualifications: Experience in payroll, strong Excel skills, and attention to detail.

The predicted salary is between 22 - 22 £ per hour.

  • Payroll Accountant / Payroll Manager
  • East Grinstead, West Sussex (4 Days Office | 1 Day Remote)
  • Equivalent Hourly Rate: £19.23 - £22 per hour

Temporary to Permanent Opportunity starting ASAP!

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Payroll Accountant, Payroll Manager or Senior Payroll Officer to join a successful international business based in East Grinstead.

Working within a collaborative finance team, you will take ownership of payroll activities across European countries, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time while supporting financial reporting, reconciliations, and compliance requirements.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage payroll operations across several locations.
  • Process employee changes including new joiners, departures, salary updates and contractual amendments.
  • Review payroll calculations and investigate any unusual movements or discrepancies.
  • Coordinate payroll approval processes and ensure all payments are made within agreed deadlines.
  • Support funding activities and monitor payroll-related payments across multiple entities.
  • Prepare payroll-related accounting entries and support monthly financial close activities.
  • Complete payroll balance sheet reconciliations and resolve outstanding items.
  • Work closely with HR and Finance teams to ensure payroll data remains accurate and up to date.
  • Liaise with external payroll partners and service providers to maintain smooth payroll delivery.
  • Assist with commission calculations and other employee-related payments.
  • Support statutory reporting requirements and payroll compliance activities.
  • Contribute to process improvements, documentation updates and wider finance projects.

About You

To be successful in this position, you will ideally have

  • Previous experience in a payroll position, ideally complex / international
  • Exposure to payroll accounting, journals and reconciliation activities.
  • Experience working with outsourced payroll providers.
  • Strong understanding of month-end processes.
  • ERP system experience, ideally SAP or a similar finance platform.
  • Good Excel skills with the ability to analyse and interpret payroll data.
  • Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach to problem solving.
  • The ability to manage competing priorities and meet strict deadlines.
  • Strong communication skills and confidence working with stakeholders across different countries and functions.

What's on Offer?

  • £19.23 - £22 per hour temping
  • Hybrid working with 1 day from home
  • 35-hour working week
  • Collaborative and supportive finance environment
  • Opportunity to secure a permanent role following an initial temporary period
  • East Grinstead location with excellent transport links

Office Angels are an equal opportunity employer.

We are an equal-opportunities employer who puts expertise, energy and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace.

We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more.

By showcasing talents, skills and unique experiences in an inclusive environment, we help individuals thrive.

If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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Office Angles UK

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We think you need these skills to ace Payroll Accountant / Payroll Manager - immediate start in East Grinstead

Payroll Management
Payroll Accounting
Reconciliation Activities
Employee Data Management
Compliance Requirements
ERP System Experience (SAP or similar)
Excel Skills