Payroll Manager

Reed Accountancy Oxford are pleased to be working with an established UK organisation based in South Oxfordshire who are looking for an experienced Payroll Manager to take ownership of its UK payroll operation. This is an excellent opportunity to lead a well-established payroll function, managing and developing an experienced team while ensuring payroll is delivered accurately, compliantly and on time. Working closely with HR, Finance and operational stakeholders, you will also play a key role in strengthening controls and driving improvements across payroll systems and processes.

Day-to-day responsibilities

• Lead the successful delivery of UK payrolls covering approximately 1,300 employees.
• Manage the full end-to-end payroll process, ensuring accurate and timely processing.
• Oversee pensions, statutory payments, bonuses, salary reviews and year-end activities.
• Manage payroll accounting activities, including journals, reconciliations and control accounts.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with UK payroll legislation, HMRC requirements and SOX controls.
• Act as the organisation's subject matter expert for payroll-related queries and processes.
• Lead payroll audits and manage relationships with auditors, external providers and relevant authorities.
• Identify and deliver payroll process improvements, system enhancements and automation opportunities.
• Lead, coach and develop the payroll team, creating a high-performing and collaborative environment.
• Build strong working relationships across HR, Finance and operational teams.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• CIPP qualification or equivalent level of payroll experience.
• Significant experience managing an in-house payroll function within a medium to large organisation.
• Previous experience leading, coaching and developing payroll teams.
• Experience using integrated HR and payroll systems.
• Demonstratable experience delivering process improvements and payroll change initiatives.
• Confident communicator capable of building effective relationships with stakeholders across a business.
• Professional and discreet, with the ability to manage confidential and sensitive information.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced payroll professional looking to take ownership of a sizeable UK payroll function, develop a team and influence improvements across systems, processes and service delivery.

If this role sounds like the role for you, please apply below!