Group Payroll Manager

Preston Permanent £50,000 - £60,000 per year View Job Description
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Group Payroll Manager in Preston, to oversee the payroll operations for a Global Business Based in Preston.
  • Hybrid working
  • Opportunity to work for a multimillion pound turnover company

About Our Client

The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant payroll processing, maintaining up-to-date payroll records, and implementing best practices to streamline payroll systems. This role requires a deep understanding of payroll regulations, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to lead a small team or coordinate with external payroll providers as needed.

Job Description

As a Payroll manager you will be responsible for:

  • Oversee all aspects of the payroll function for the organisation.
  • Ensure accurate and timely processing of payroll updates including new hires, terminations, and changes to pay rates.
  • Develop and implement payroll policies and procedures to ensure operational efficiency.
  • Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
  • Resolve payroll discrepancies and answer employee payroll queries.
  • Coordinate with HR department to ensure correct employee data.
  • Manage and prepare reports for upper management, finance department and auditors.
  • Lead, guide and manage the payroll team to provide accurate, timely and professional service.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Group Payroll Manager should have:

  • A degree in accounting, finance or a related field.
  • Proven experience in a similar role within the industrial/manufacturing industry.
  • Strong understanding of payroll and payroll tax laws.
  • Excellent leadership and team management skills.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

What's on Offer

If you are successful you will be entitled to:

  • A competitive salary range of £54,000 - £60,000.
  • Comprehensive benefits package.
  • Generous holiday leave.
  • A supportive and inclusive company culture.
  • A chance to be part of a large and highly-respected organisation within the industrial/manufacturing sector.



Contact
Samara Singh
Quote job ref
JN-042025-6718102
Phone number
+441512553766

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Payroll
Sector
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Preston
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Samara Singh
Consultant phone
+441512553766
Job reference
JN-042025-6718102