We Do Group are delighted to be supporting a large SME in Guildford, recruiting a Payroll Manager on a 12 month FTC for an 800 person payroll. The role is a standalone position acting as the key payroll contact for the business, working alongside a payroll bureau who manage all of the processing. The successful Payroll Manager will have a track history of working in-house payroll positions, having used an outsourced bureau, as well as strong communication skills and a good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel. Hybrid: 50/50 - office/home Duration: 12 months Salary: £60,000 - £70,000 The Role Oversee the end-to-end processing of outsourced monthly payroll, ensuring accuracy and compliance with established procedures and deadlines Ensure timely payments to employees and HMRC, maintaining adherence to all regulatory deadlines Generate detailed monthly payroll reports, including data validation, month-on-month variance analysis, and expenditure breakdowns using Excel Administer the group pension scheme, managing monthly returns, annual reviews, and reconciliation processes Submit accurate annual returns to HMRC (eg, P14/P60s, P11Ds) and oversee PAYE settlement agreement submissions within required timeframes Serve as the primary contact for employee payroll queries, providing expert guidance and resolutions Manage the processing of employee expenses and ensure compliance with expense procedures and deadlines Deliver regular reporting on expenses, including outstanding items and detailed analysis, using Excel Prepare payroll journals and assist with monthly reconciliation processes Provide leadership and development to the Payroll Admin Assistant, including weekly one-to-one meetings, performance monitoring, and training Collaborate with HR on annual salary and bonus reviews and handle payroll-related aspects of international employee liabilities Process quarterly sales commission calculations and address audit queries efficiently Build strong working relationships with internal teams and external partners to deliver exceptional customer service Ad hoc tasks as required Your Profile Payroll Qualified - Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals (CIPP) Experience of working as an in-house Payroll Manager/sole payroll, working with an outsourced bureau Effective communicator - written & verbal Good working knowledge of MS Excel