Job Description The Payroll Manager will assist the Head of Payroll to develop and support the Payroll team to ensure the monthly payroll is processed accurately and on time for over 3,500 colleagues. Fixed Term Contract: 12 months Key Responsibilities Responsible for the accurate and timely processing of the payroll for the Group Process monthly payroll ensuring adequate checks before submitting for approval and processing payments Process starters and leavers accurately, including calculations for holiday pay adjustments and pro rata joiners/leavers salaries Ensure all pay elements including overtime, sick pay, maternity, paternity and unpaid leave calculations are accurate Produce payroll reports and assist in preparation of payroll journal for posting to finance Produce monthly payslips and annual P60 documents for all employees Liaise closely with Company pension scheme administrators and complete monthly uploads Complete required statutory filings such as Monthly RTI and Annual Filings Keep up to date with relevant regulations/legislation and determine the impact of any changes Manage and motivate the Payroll Specialist/Administrator to provide an efficient and compliant process Work collaboratively with HR Operations, Reward and Group Tax to ensure that payroll is delivered effectively Maintain employee, partner, and pensioner data in NetSuite Payroll, updating information when necessary Ensure the non-UK payrolls outside of the direct control of Group Finance operate effectively Set up pension schemes and upload monthly contributions to pension providers Responsible for the accurate posting of payroll journals to the NetSuite general ledger Responsible for reporting of monthly payroll and reconciliations of payroll control accounts in the Finance General Ledger promptly escalating any issues to the Group Financial Controller Provide payroll reports for Finance Management and audit purposes Work closely with the Cash Management team to ensure payroll payments are processed accurately and on time and that appropriate funding is in place in accordance with the monthly payroll timetable Respond to payroll queries in an efficient and professional manner Pro-actively identify and manage risks or changes from the business or external environment which may impact the smooth running and compliance of the payroll process To compile monthly balance sheet reconciliations