Posted 15 August, 2026
Payroll Manager
Marks Sattin
Salford, ENG, GB
Full Time
Job Description
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Do you want to work for a highly reputable and growing company, offering an excellent benefits package, including hybrid working and annual bonus?
\n We are actively seeking a Payroll Manager for a well established and growing company in Media City, Salford.
\n This is a fantastic opportunity to join a very successful business on a 15 month fixed term contract (maternity cover).
\n The main duties include:
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- Lead the end-to-end payroll process, ensuring accurate and timely payroll delivery. \n
- Ensure compliance with all payroll legislation, HMRC requirements and pension regulations. \n
- Manage payroll reconciliations, reporting and statutory payments, including PAYE, NI and pensions. \n
- Prepare and oversee year-end payroll activities, including P60s, P11Ds and PSA requirements. \n
- Act as the escalation point for complex payroll queries and issues. \n
- Lead payroll improvement projects, including system enhancements, process optimisation and legislative changes. \n
- Manage overseas and casual payroll arrangements. \n
- Develop, coach and support the Payroll Supervisor, fostering a high-performing and customer-focused team culture. \n
- Maintain robust payroll controls, documentation and business continuity plans. \n
- Build effective relationships with internal stakeholders, auditors, pension providers and third-party payroll partners. \n
Our client is looking for a part or fully qualified CIPP Payroll Professional who has:
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- Significant experience managing payroll operations and payroll teams \n
- Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation, HMRC requirements and pension administration \n
- Proven leadership, coaching and stakeholder management skills \n
- Strong Excel and reporting skills \n
- A continuous improvement mindset with experience driving process enhancements and change initiatives \n
Benefits include:
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- Salary (£45k) \n
- 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays, with the option to purchase 5 extra days \n
- Hybrid working (2 days working from home per week) \n
- Annual Bonus \n
- Contributory pension \n
- Retail discounts \n
- Private healthcare \n
This is an excellent opportunity, not to be missed!
\n Apply online now!
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