Payroll Manager

Kenton Black Workington, England Mar 14, 2026

Type Full Time
Pay £40,000 – £45,000/year
Work Onsite
Contract Contract

This Payroll Manager opportunity in Manchester, England is built around processing accounts, payroll, ledger, invoices, reports, reconciliations, or financial controls according to the role. It would suit someone who can bring careful technical judgement and practical problem-solving to the role.

Known job details

  • Location: Manchester, England
  • Pay: £40,000 - £45,000
  • Contract: Full-time
  • Manage end to end payroll processing for a varied client base, including.
  • Process payroll amendments for starters, leavers, contract changes, tax code changes and earnings arrestments.
  • Collate and input payroll data, eg, timesheets and expenses claims.
  • Additional detail: Pension support may be included.

Likely focus of the role

  • Processing accounts, payroll, ledger, invoices, reports, reconciliations, or financial controls according to the role.

Requirements mentioned

  • A recognised payroll qualification or a recognised accountancy qualification or proven equivalent professional experience.
  • Recent applied experience of running a large, computerised payroll.
  • A detailed knowledge of payroll systems, taxation, National Insurance and pensions administration.
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