Payroll Manager

Reading

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

Payroll Manager Duties include:

• Manage end-to-end UK payroll processing (monthly and weekly), ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and full HMRC compliance for a headcount of 750.
• Operate confidently within complex, multi-entity or high-volume payroll environments, maintaining strong governance and audit readiness.
• Apply in-depth knowledge of UK payroll taxation and statutory compliance, including RTI submissions, FPS/EPS, and HMRC liaison.
• Deliver statutory requirements including audits, P11Ds, P60s, and full year-end processing.
• Oversee statutory obligations such as PAYE, NIC, pensions (including auto-enrolment and DB schemes), statutory payments, student loans, AEOs, and all related deductions.
• Perform payroll reconciliations, variance analysis, and month-end reporting for HR and Finance.
• Maintain robust payroll controls and documentation, supporting continuous process improvement.
• Administer pension contributions, including monthly uploads, scheme queries, and regulatory compliance.
• Provide expert guidance on complex payroll queries from employees and managers.
• Manage and develop a team through coaching, 1:1s, and performance appraisals.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders (e.g. software providers, auditors, HMRC, Finance, HR) to ensure efficient payroll operations.
• Support year-end activities, including statutory reporting and benefits submissions.
• Assist with mandatory reporting requirements.
• Prepare accurate payroll data to support budgeting, forecasting, reward reviews, and organisational changes.
• Contribute to system-related initiatives such as upgrades, integrations, and process optimisation.
• Lead, support, and develop payroll team members to ensure strong capability and service delivery.

You will have:

• Strong expertise in UK payroll legislation, taxation, and statutory compliance.
• Proven experience managing complex, high-volume, or multi-entity payrolls with full ownership from start to finish.
• Comprehensive knowledge of payroll processes and regulations, including RTI, FPS/EPS, P11Ds, P60s, audits, and HMRC compliance.
• Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to interpret payroll data, identify anomalies, and support reporting.
• Confidence in managing year-end processes, statutory returns, and regulatory obligations.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively with Finance, HR, auditors, HMRC, and external providers.

What's on offer

• Access to a variety of benefits & discount schemes
• Free Parking
• Generous annual leave & benefits package

Diversity statement

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. Diversity and inclusion sit at the heart of this organisation. We encourage individuality, celebrate differences and value the unique perspectives every team member brings. If you share a passion for creating an inclusive environment where everyone can grow, we would love to hear from you.

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