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Posted 10 August, 2026

Payroll Manager

Finn Laurens
London, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Experienced Payroller – Immediate Start (West London)

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Contract: 3 to 6 months (temp or FTC), strong possibility of permanent conversion

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Salary: Competitive + uplift for experience

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The Opportunity

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My client is looking for a highly capable payroller who can hit the ground running. They operate a large, complex payroll of c.50,000 employees, but the environment is modern and largely automated through Procentia Intellipay so there is not much data inputting. The role suits someone who is confident managing large payrolls and thrives in an accuracy‑critical environment.

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Key Requirements

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  • Significant payroll experience in medium–large organisations
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  • Strong payroll reconciliations skills — this is essential
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  • Ability to work confidently with Procentia Intellipay (or similar automated payroll systems)
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  • Comfortable managing exceptions, queries, and ensuring payroll accuracy at scale
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  • Able to start quickly — ideally immediate or within 1–2 weeks
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What Makes This Role Attractive

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  • A genuinely well‑run, automated payroll operation — you’re not firefighting every day
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  • A good salary for the right experience, excellent benefits
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  • A 3‑6 month contract with a possibility of becoming permanent
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  • A supportive team and a business that values technical payroll expertise
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  • An elite working environement
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Ideal Candidate Profile

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You’re someone who:

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  • Has worked on large or complex payrolls
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  • Understands the importance of controls, reconciliations, and audit‑ready accuracy
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  • Can quickly adapt to new systems and processes
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  • Brings a calm, methodical approach to payroll cycles and a ‘right first time’ approach.
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