Payroll Manager

Interim Payroll Manager – 3-6 m FTC The role of the Interim Payroll Manager will be to manage the generation of the monthly payroll, accurately and on time. You will provide oversight of the prompt payment of all statutory deductions and maintain a strong and effective relationship, working closely with the HR function (People Team). Role Requirements: Accurate computation of the monthly payroll on time, incorporating enhancements and overtime and all notified amendments from the People Team. Preparation of the payroll in the format proscribed by the Head of Finance. Preparation of all year-end payroll reporting, including P11Ds. Maintenance of all internal control information (e.g. starters & leavers, gross pay reconciliations). Preparation of any additional management information reporting (e.g. overtime and bank analyses). Timely completion of all relevant payroll control account information. Maintenance of effective liaison with HMRC and with the various pensions agencies. Essential that the payroll manager remains fully briefed on all current developments. Outreach role to the organisation, with effective liaison with key staff teams (particularly nurses, care staff, school staff). Responsible for comprehensive working knowledge of the payroll system and for ensuring effective liaison with both internal and supplier IT/systems leads. Responsible for complying with all relevant reporting requirements to HMRC. As directed by the Head of Finance, responsible for the preparation of relevant elements of the annual accounts. Responsible for the effective management and training of the Payroll Supervisor. Perform other duties and responsibilities as reasonably expected to ensure the efficient operation and success of the charity. About Us The Childrens Trust is the UKs leading charity for children with acquired brain injury, providing expert rehabilitation, education, therapy, and care at our national specialist centre in Tadworth, and to children and their families across the UK, via our Brain Injury Community Service. Boasting a beautiful 24-acre site in Surrey, we are located just outside of London, close to the M25 (accessible via Junction 8, A217 to Tadworth) and easily accessible via National Rail, by way of: Clapham Junction, Sutton, and Epsom. Staff Benefits The work we do is highly rewarding, and in addition to an attractive salary, we offer a valuable range of benefits on our staff flexible benefits platform, on-site nursery, free eye tests, enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay, time out days for those experiencing menopause symptoms and time off for gender reassignment. We also offer additional annual leave days for those with long service, with entitlements ranging from 35 to 41 days (including bank holidays) depending on your length of service. Other benefits include free on-site parking; a staff shuttle service from Epsom and Sutton train stations to Tadworth Court, subsidised cafeteria, on-site staff accommodation (subject to availability), the ability to retain your NHS pension (where applicable), Teachers pension (where applicable) or the opportunity to join an alternative scheme, and the opportunity to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment. Rehabilitation of Offenders Many roles at The Childrens Trust are exempt from the provisions of Section 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, by virtue of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020) and as such, are subject to an Enhanced DBS check. Successful applicants will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check, which will disclose all unspent convictions and adult cautions and any spent convictions or adult cautions that would not be protected. The exceptions to this are our retail roles within The Childrens Trust shops, which are subject to Basic DBS checks which will disclose unspent convictions or adult cautions. Equal Opportunity Employer To help us achieve our ambition to give children and young people with brain injury and neurodisability the opportunity to live the best life possible, we want to accurately reflect the UKs diverse population. We want equity, diversity, and inclusion to be at the heart of everything we do, and our people, services, and culture to reflect the diverse needs of all. Through our diversity and inclusion strategy, we have made a commitment to increase the diversity of our charity and create an inclusive culture. We have networksacross the organisation working to ensure that these aims are met – including an LGBTQIA2S+ group, Ethnic Diversity Group, and Spark our broad EDI group. Read more about our EDI work here. We welcome applications from all who share our ambition regardless of background. We will strive to ensure that any reasonable adjustments are made in respect of interview and working arrangements. Online Searches In accordance with statutory safeguarding and child protection guidance, online searches will be conducted for shortlisted candidates before interview. The online searches will be conducted by a person who is independent of the interview and selection process and will focus on relevant information returned via searches of the candidates name (and variations thereof). Social media searches will be limited to professional platforms such as LinkedIn. Any concerns relating to suitability for work with children and young people will be forwarded to the interview panel, for discussion during the interview. JBRP1_UKTJ