Payroll Manager - #2188283

Payroll Manager

£46,000 - £48,000 per annum

Glasgow (Hybrid Working available)

Permanent, Full Time

Reed Accountancy are delighted to be working with a well-established Scottish third sector organisation to recruit a Payroll Manager for their Glasgow-based finance team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced payroll professional to take ownership of a large-scale payroll and pensions function of around 2000 employees, leading a dedicated team while ensuring payroll is delivered accurately, compliantly and on time.

Combining operational leadership with continuous improvement, this role offers the chance to influence systems, processes and service delivery across the wider organisation.

The key responsibilities of the role are:

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of monthly payroll and pension services for a large employee population.
• Manage, mentor and develop a team of payroll professionals, ensuring a high-performing and customer-focused culture.
• Take overall responsibility for payroll accuracy, compliance and quality assurance.
• Oversee payroll reconciliations, control accounts, journals and month-end activities.
• Act as the senior escalation point for complex payroll and pension queries.
• Ensure compliance with payroll legislation, HMRC requirements and pension regulations.
• Produce payroll analysis and management information to support operational and financial decision-making.
• Lead payroll system enhancements, process improvements and change initiatives.
• Strengthen payroll controls, reduce manual processes and improve service efficiency.
• Build strong working relationships with Finance, HR, operational teams and external stakeholders.

To succeed in the role, you will need:

• Proven experience leading an end-to-end payroll and pensions function within a medium-to-large organisation.
• Previous experience managing, coaching and developing payroll teams.
• Strong technical knowledge of PAYE, RTI, National Insurance, statutory payments and pension administration.
• Experience overseeing payroll controls, reconciliations, reporting and financial processes.
• Ability to interpret payroll legislation and implement compliant processes and procedures.
• Strong analytical skills with advanced Excel capability.
• Experience identifying and delivering payroll process improvements and system enhancements.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and build relationships across all levels of an organisation.
• Professional payroll qualifications (such as CIPP) would be advantageous.

In the role, you will receive:

• Hybrid working
• 30 days annual leave
• Access to discounts for brands and activities
• Employee well-being programmes
• Ongoing learning and professional development opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative working environment

If you are an experienced payroll leader looking for a role that combines technical expertise, team management and strategic improvement, we'd love to hear from you.

Please apply today by submitting your most recent CV via this advert. Good luck!