Payroll Manager

3–6 Month Contract | Up to £40,000 DOE | Mon–Fri, 9am–5pm Pertemps Recruitment is working on behalf of one of our clients to recruit an experienced Payroll Manager for a temporary contract, initially for 3–6 months. This role is responsible for the accurate, timely, and confidential management of company payrolls and payroll bureaus, as well as overseeing remuneration and benefits. Key Duties  Manage end-to-end payroll processing, including pay, holiday, sick pay, overtime, and bonuses Ensure payrolls are processed in line with HMRC and statutory requirements, including BACS payments Reconcile payroll journals, pensions, and ledger balances to strict deadlines Manage executive payrolls and Director emoluments Complete year-end processes including P11Ds, tax year-end, and PSA schemes Maintain payroll and HR systems, ensuring accuracy and compliance Resolve payroll queries and produce ad-hoc and regular management reports Support line managers and HR with pay structures and reporting  About You  Proven payroll management experience Strong knowledge of HMRC legislation and best practice Highly organised with excellent attention to detail Confident working to tight deadlines in a temporary rolE The Details  Salary: Up to £40,000 per annum (dependent on experience) Contract: Temporary (3–6 months initially) Hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00am–5:00pm (1-hour lunch) Free onsite parking If you are interested, please APPLY now or for more information please contact Chelsea Goodman in the Pertemps Plymouth office