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Payroll Manager

London, Greater London (Hybrid)
£31.88 per hour + holiday (£58,177 salaried FTE)
Part-time (2 to 3 days per week)
Temporary

Actively Interviewing

This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!

Job description

Location: Victoria, hybrid (1 day per week in office)
Contract: Temporary, ongoing
Hours: Part-time, 2 to 3 days per week
Salary: £31.88 per hour + holiday (£58,177 salaried FTE)
Start Date: ASAP

Prospectus is delighted to be supporting our client in their search for a temporary Payroll Manager. The organisation is an umbrella body for a variety of charitable trusts.

Responsibilities:

  • Delivering the end-to-end monthly payroll and including preparation, HMRC compliance
  • Managing year-end processes including P60s and cost of living increases
  • Processing new starters, leavers, pensions, and benefits
  • Advising management and other departments as required
  • Ensuring timely and accurate data input, including maintenance for audit trails
  • Leading continuous improvement, including regulatory changes and best practice
  • Acting as a system lead (Access Payroll) and supporting with improvements to processes and systems
  • Proactively supporting stakeholders , including payroll queries, internal department needs, and forecasting/budgeting support

Requirements:

  • Recent experience in a similar role within the not-for-profit sector
  • Excellent working payroll and finance knowledge, with an comprehension of current legislation and best practice
  • Confidence with systems and technology usage (Access Payroll and Microsoft tools)
  • Strong leadership ability, with confidence to manage the finance team and guide organisational leaders
  • High level of accuracy and attention to detail, with the ability to work under pressure
  • Proactive and independent mindset, with good time management skills
  • Excellent communication and organisational ability

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis so please apply ASAP by submitting your CV in Word format. 

At Prospectus, we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, or pregnancy/maternity. If you have a disability and require reasonable adjustments to any part of the process, please reach out to us.

Organisation
Prospectus View profile Organisation type Recruitment Agency Company size 101 - 500
Posted on: 09 March 2026
Closing date: 13 March 2026 at 23:30
Job ref: 194357
Tags: Finance, Accounting, Trusts / Foundations, Grants