Interim Payroll Manager

Location: City of London (Hybrid - 3 days in the office, 2 days from home)Contract: 3 Months (Potential for Perm)Day Rate: £200 - £280 per day

We are partnering with a fast-paced, high-growth business to recruit an experienced Interim Payroll Manager for an initial 3-month contract. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands on payroll professional who enjoys working autonomously and taking full ownership of the end-to-end payroll function.

Supporting a SME workforce you will be the sole Payroll Manager, ensuring payroll is delivered accurately and on time while maintaining compliance with all statutory and audit requirements.

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• Manage the end-to-end payroll process for approximately 900 employees.
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• Take full ownership of payroll operations, working independently with minimal supervision.
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• Ensure payroll is processed accurately and in line with UK legislation and company policies.
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• Support internal and external audit requirements, providing payroll documentation and reconciliations as required.
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• Maintain payroll records and resolve complex payroll queries efficiently.
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• Produce payroll reports using Excel and support finance with payroll-related reconciliations.
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• Work closely with HR and Finance to ensure employee data is accurate and up to date.
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• Assist with payroll administration and other ad hoc administrative duties as required.
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• Proven experience managing complex, high-volume payrolls.
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• Previous experience supporting payroll audits and ensuring compliance.
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• Comfortable working as the sole payroll professional and taking ownership of the function.
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• Hands-on approach with the flexibility to support administrative tasks when required.
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• Strong Excel skills.
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• Experience using Deel is highly desirable.
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This role would suit an experienced Interim Payroll Manager who can quickly embed into a busy organisation, work independently, and ensure payroll continues to run smoothly during a period of transition.