Our client, based in Central London is seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to join their Finance & HR department on a permanent basis.

Duties include;

Manage end‑to‑end UK payroll processing (monthly/weekly), ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and full HMRC compliance. Oversee Irish payrolls where required, ensuring alignment with statutory rules, taxation requirements and local reporting. Confidently handle complex, multi‑entity or high‑volume payroll environments, ensuring strong governance and auditability. Apply deep knowledge of UK payroll taxation and statutory compliance, including RTI submissions, FPS/EPS, HMRC liaison Complete statutory audits, P11Ds, P60s and full year‑end processes. Manage statutory obligations: PAYE, NIC, pensions (including auto‑enrolment, DB and pensions schemes for statutory payments, student loans, AEOs and all statutory deductions. Complete payroll reconciliations, variance checks and month‑end reporting for HR and Finance. Maintain robust payroll controls, documentation and support continuous process improvement. Administer pension contributions, monthly uploads, scheme queries and regulatory compliance. Provide expert support on complex employee and manager payroll queries. Managing a team with guidance, support, 1-2-1s and appraisals Partner with internal and external stakeholders (software providers, auditors, HMRC, Finance, HR) to ensure smooth o...