This role may be considered on a four-day-per-week basis.
About the Role
As Payroll Manager, you’ll take full ownership of end-to-end payroll processing across multiple countries, ensuring every Nineteener is paid accurately and on time, every time.
Sitting within the finance team and reporting to the Finance Operations Manager, you’ll be the go-to expert for all things payroll, from PAYE and pension administration to commission calculations and month-end reconciliations.
You’ll be responsible for keeping payroll changes running smoothly, supporting audits, and staying ahead of legislative updates. If you’re a detail-oriented payroll professional who thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment and loves being the person people can rely on, this is the role for you.
Responsibilities
Payroll Processing
- Manage end-to-end monthly payroll processing across multiple countries, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely payment
- Prepare and process monthly commission calculations
- Produce payroll journals and month-end balance sheet reconciliations
Systems & Data
- Act as the payroll system super user, maintaining in-depth knowledge of system functionality and best practices
- Own and maintain the time and absence management system
- Prepare payroll reports and analysis for senior leadership and key stakeholders
Compliance & Legislation
- Liaise with HMRC and other statutory bodies regarding PAYE and National Insurance
- Monitor legislative changes and implement updates to ensure ongoing compliance and best practice
- Support payroll audits and maintain robust payroll controls, processes, and documentation
Stakeholder & Team Collaboration
- Act as the primary contact for payroll-related queries, managing the payroll inbox daily to ensure SLAs are met
- Partner with HR and Finance team to ensure payroll changes are processed accurately and efficiently
- Manage pension scheme administration, including auto-enrolment, contributions, and provider reconciliations
Qualifications
- Desirable Payroll qualification such as CIPP, Payroll Technician Certificate, or equivalent
- Proven experience managing payroll within a multi-country or multinational organization
- Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation, PAYE, National Insurance, pensions, and employment taxes
- Experience preparing payroll journals, accruals, and balance sheet reconciliations
- Previous experience using Sage Intacct and payroll system
- Advanced Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, XLOOKUPs, and data analysis
- Strong attention to detail with excellence analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict deadlines
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Experience identifying and implementing payroll process improvements
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