Payroll Manager Location: Dartford Salary: £40,000 per annum Hours: Full-time or Part-time considered Working Pattern: Office-based The Opportunity I am recruiting for a Payroll Manager to take ownership of the payroll function for approximately 600 employees across a diverse workforce. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive and friendly team in brand-new offices, with an excellent holiday allowance and the chance to play a key role in an exciting payroll transformation project. The business is currently transitioning from Sage Payroll to the integrated payroll function within UKG HR, which will automate a number of manual processes and help streamline payroll operations. This position can be offered on either: * A part-time basis focused solely on payroll management, or * A full-time basis combining payroll responsibilities with wider finance support duties alongside the Finance Manager. Key Responsibilities * Manage and process the monthly payroll for approximately 600 employees. * Ensure payroll is completed accurately and within required deadlines. * Calculate pay across multiple departments, contracts, and pay structures. * Administer variable payroll elements including bonuses, average earnings calculations, overtime, and other adjustments. * Liaise with managers to ensure payroll data is accurate and up to date. * Resolve payroll queries from employees and management. * Maintain payroll records and ensure compliance with payroll legislation and company policies. * Support the implementation and ongoing development of the UKG integrated payroll system. * Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy, and automation within payroll processes. * Prepare payroll reports and reconciliation data as required. Additional Responsibilities (Full-Time Option) * Support the Finance Manager with day-to-day finance administration. * Assist with purchase ledger, reconciliations, and other accounting tasks. * Provide general administrative support to the finance function. * Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across finance and payroll. About You * Previous experience managing end-to-end payroll. * Confident handling payrolls with complex calculations and variable pay elements. * Strong understanding of payroll legislation and best practice. * Experience using payroll systems, ideally Sage and/or UKG (or similar HRIS/payroll platforms). * Highly organised with excellent attention to detail. * Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with managers across the business. * Comfortable working in a hands-on role and taking ownership of payroll processes. * Finance experience would be advantageous for candidates seeking the full-time opportunity. What's on Offer? * Salary of £40,000-£45,000 * Full-time or part-time flexibility. * Excellent holiday allowance. * Brand-new office facilities. * Opportunity to play a key role in an exciting payroll system implementation and transformation project. * Long-term career stability within a growing business