Interim Payroll Manager

Location: City of London (Hybrid - 3 days in the office, 2 days from home)Contract: 3 Months (Potential for Perm)Day Rate: £200 - £280 per day

We are partnering with a fast-paced, high-growth business to recruit an experienced Interim Payroll Manager for an initial 3-month contract. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands on payroll professional who enjoys working autonomously and taking full ownership of the end-to-end payroll function.

Supporting a SME workforce you will be the sole Payroll Manager, ensuring payroll is delivered accurately and on time while maintaining compliance with all statutory and audit requirements.

• Manage the end-to-end payroll process for approximately 900 employees.
• Take full ownership of payroll operations, working independently with minimal supervision.
• Ensure payroll is processed accurately and in line with UK legislation and company policies.
• Support internal and external audit requirements, providing payroll documentation and reconciliations as required.
• Maintain payroll records and resolve complex payroll queries efficiently.
• Produce payroll reports using Excel and support finance with payroll-related reconciliations.
• Work closely with HR and Finance to ensure employee data is accurate and up to date.
• Assist with payroll administ...