Payroll Manager

Salary: Up to £55,000

Location: Marlborough, Wiltshire

Working Pattern: Fully onsite

Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30am–5:00pm

Contract: 6-Month Fixed-Term Contract

The Role

An opportunity for an experienced Payroll Manager or Senior Payroll Specialist to take ownership of the end-to-end payroll and pensions function.

This is a hands-on position requiring someone who can independently manage the full monthly payroll cycle, maintain compliance and ensure employees are paid accurately and on time.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full end-to-end monthly payroll, including starters, leavers, overtime, allowances and statutory payments.
• Process PAYE, National Insurance, RTI submissions and HMRC requirements.
• Complete payroll reconciliations, journals and year-end reporting.
• Administer pension schemes, including Teachers' Pensions (TPS) and auto-enrolment.
• Ensure accurate pension contributions, submissions and compliance.
• Maintain payroll records, controls and audit documentation.
• Identify opportunities to streamline payroll processes and improve efficiency.
• Act as the main point of contact for payroll and pensions queries.
• Work closely with HR and Finance to maintain accurate payroll information.

Ideal Candidate

• Proven end-to-end UK payroll experience, ideally at Payroll Manager or Senior Payroll Specialist level.
• Confident independently managing a complete payroll cycle.
• Strong understanding of UK payroll legislation, HMRC requirements and statutory payments.
• Good pensions and auto-enrolment knowledge.
• Teachers' Pension Scheme experience highly desirable.
• Strong reconciliation, reporting and payroll systems skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work autonomously.
• Immediately available or on a maximum one-week notice period.

Interested? Apply today!!

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