Payroll Manager (Sole)

Vacancy

Sole Payroll Manager

Key Details

• Location: Surrey
• Position: 0.5 FTE (Permanent Part‑time)
• Start date: Dependent on notice period
• Salary (FTE): £35,000
• DBS: Enhanced DBS to be taken out by the organisation
• Hours will be split over the month, agreed upon with the Line Manager

Duties

• Process the end‑to‑end payroll function independently, ensuring accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance.
• Manage one monthly payroll run for approximately 70 permanent employees and 30 contract staff, finalising and processing payroll by the 28th of each month.
• Act as the main point of contact for all pension‑related matters, liaising with the pension provider People’s Partnership to resolve queries and ensure accurate contributions and reporting.
• Accurately input and maintain all payroll data in the system, including variable payments and deductions such as overtime, working hours, National Minimum Wage / National Living Wage calculations, SSP, SPP, SMP, court orders, and other statutory payments.
• Maintain and update employee payroll records, ensuring all personal details, salary amendments, and contractual changes are processed accurately and timely.
• Provide payroll expertise and advisory support to employees and clients, resolving complex payroll queries efficiently and delivering high‑standard customer service.
• Ensure full compliance with payroll legislation, HMRC requirements, and reporting obligations, maintaining accurate records and meeting statutory deadlines.
• Perform all routine payroll administration duties to support accurate payroll processing, compliance, and timely delivery of employee payments each month.

Experience Required

• Sage Payroll system – Essential
• Background working in Higher Education – Desirable
• Experience running end‑to‑end payroll in a sole capacity – Essential

Rewards and Benefits

• 28 days annual leave, including bank holidays
• 2 volunteering days per year
• Ticket to shows
• Free wellbeing days
• Other benefits available

Working Hours

• Flexible working; a set pattern across the month will be agreed with the Line Manager.
• Monday to Friday (flexible hours)
• Hybrid: on site one day per month

Please note that recent experience is required to apply for this role.

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