Payroll Manager

Edinburgh Permanent View Job Description
This permanent Payroll position offers an excellent opportunity to work in the healthcare industry within the Accounting & Finance department. The role involves managing payroll processes and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.
  • Flexible Hybrid working (4 days work from home / 1 day in the office)
  • Global, reputable organisation

About Our Client

A global organisation operating within the healthcare industry, providing essential services to its clients. The company is committed to maintaining high operational standards and strives for excellence in its Accounting & Finance functions.

Job Description

  • Manage the full payroll cycle for all employees and stakeholders across multiple sites.
  • Maintain and optimise payroll systems, ensuring accuracy, security, and compliance.
  • Process payments for salaried, hourly, variable-hour staff, and self-employed associates.
  • Oversee auto-enrolment pension processes.
  • Submit Real Time Information (RTI) to HMRC and complete all statutory payroll returns.
  • Reconcile payroll accounts and prepare payroll-related journals for the accounting team.
  • Ensure compliance with PAYE, NI, statutory payments (SSP, SMP, SPP), and other payroll regulations.
  • Ensure accurate associate pay calculations, including commission-based earnings, and contractual deductions.
  • Liaise with managers to collect and verify timesheets, commission data, and associate pay information in line with payroll deadlines.
  • Resolve payroll queries from staff and associates promptly.
  • Manage year-end activities including P60s, P11Ds, P45s, and P11D(b) submissions.
  • Ensure GDPR compliance in handling payroll data.
  • Stay up to date with changes in payroll legislation and payment processes.
  • Identify and deliver payroll process improvements to increase accuracy and efficiency across the group.
  • Support external audits by providing accurate payroll reports, reconciliations, and evidence of compliance with relevant regulations



The Successful Applicant

  • CIPP qualification (or working towards) or equivalent payroll management experience.
  • 3-5 years' experience managing payroll in a multi-site/multi-entity environment.
  • Line management experience would be advantageous.
  • Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation, HMRC reporting, and auto-enrolment pension rules.
  • Demonstrated experience in payroll software implementation or migration projects.
  • Experience in managing mixed pay structures (salaried, hourly, commission-based, self-employed).
  • High proficiency in payroll software (e.g., Sage Payroll, Xero, BrightPay, or similar) and Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, formulas).
  • Strong numerical and analytical skills with high attention to detail.
  • Excellent organisational and time management abilities to meet strict deadlines.
  • Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with finance, HR, and practice teams.



What's on Offer



If you are a detail-oriented Payroll professional seeking a rewarding role in Edinburgh, apply now to join a respected healthcare organisation.

Contact
Katie Brown
Quote job ref
JN-082025-6809190
Phone number
+441312432952

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Payroll
Sector
Healthcare / Pharmaceutical
Location
Edinburgh
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Katie Brown
Consultant phone
+441312432952
Job reference
JN-082025-6809190