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Interim Payroll Manager

London Temporary £450 - £550 per week View Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Interim Payroll Manager to oversee end to end payroll processing and lead a small team for a fast‑growing professional services company. This rolling temporary contract is well suited to someone who is immediately available with strong end to end payroll expertise and the ability to step in quickly to ensure smooth and compliant payroll delivery worldwide. Likely running 6 months.
  • End to end payroll management
  • Competitive salary and flexible working

About Our Client

The organisation is a well-established entity within the professional services industry. As a part of it's accounting and finance department, the business is looking for in-depth end to end inhouse payroll experience along with payroll accountancy knowledge.

Job Description

Payroll Management

  • Oversee accurate, compliant end‑to‑end inhouse payroll for UK.
  • Manage monthly payroll cycles for employees, contractors, new starters, and leavers across global entities.
  • Ensure compliance with all statutory, tax, social security, and reporting requirements across regions.

Team Leadership

  • Manage and support a small team of 3 payroll professionals.
  • Provide day‑to‑day leadership, guidance, and workload oversight.
  • Foster a collaborative and high‑performing team culture during a period of operational demand.

Vendor & Stakeholder Management

  • Act as the primary point of contact for external payroll vendors, monitoring service delivery and resolving escalations.
  • Work closely with HR, Finance, People Ops, and Legal to ensure payroll accuracy and integration with broader business processes.

Compliance & Controls

  • Ensure adherence to internal controls, governance frameworks, and audit requirements.
  • Maintain accurate payroll records and support reconciliations and statutory submissions.
  • Monitor global payroll legislation and ensure processes remain compliant.

Reporting & Reconciliation

  • Produce monthly payroll reports, reconciliations, and variance analysis for Finance and leadership teams.
  • Partner with Finance on payroll-related accounting, accruals, and headcount reporting.



The Successful Applicant

Skills & Experience Required

  • Immediate availability or up to 1‑week notice.
  • Extensive experience managing, payrolls within a fast‑paced, professional environment.
  • Experience managing and developing a team.
  • Strong understanding of global payroll compliance, tax requirements, and statutory regulations.
  • Familiarity with major HRIS/payroll platforms (Workday, ADP, SAP SuccessFactors, etc.).
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • High attention to detail and strong analytical mindset.



What's on Offer

  • Competitive weekly pay ranging from GBP 450.0 to GBP 550.0.
  • Temporary position offering flexibility and variety.
  • Opportunity to work within a respected Not For Profit organisation in London.
  • Potential to make a meaningful impact through your work.



If you are a skilled Interim Payroll Manager, this is your chance to make a difference in the Not For Profit sector. Apply today to be considered for this opportunity in London!

Contact
Gabriella Di Pierro
Quote job ref
JN-022026-6959067
Phone number
+442072692139

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Payroll
Sector
Business Services
Location
London
Contract type
Temporary
Consultant name
Gabriella Di Pierro
Consultant phone
+442072692139
Job reference
JN-022026-6959067