Payroll Manager

Eden Scott Accountancy & Finance is delighted to be supporting a well-established organisation in Glasgow to recruit an experienced Payroll Manager on a 12-week temporary contract.

This is an excellent opportunity for a highly skilled payroll professional to take ownership of a complex, end-to-end payroll function within a fast-paced and demanding environment. Working on a hybrid basis (3 days in the office), you will play a key role in ensuring payroll operations are delivered accurately, efficiently and in line with all statutory and organisational requirements.

You will operate with a high degree of autonomy while also engaging regularly with internal and external stakeholders, providing expert guidance on payroll matters and managing a Payroll Administrator.

Key responsibilities:

• Manage the end-to-end payroll function, including fee paid contracts, ensuring all payments are accurate and processed on time
• Prepare and input all payroll data, maintaining responsibility for records and statutory returns
• Process payroll payment files via BACS, ensuring appropriate authorisation protocols are followed
• Complete monthly reconciliations of payroll, including net pay, PAYE, NI, pensions and related accounts
• Reconcile payroll records to the finance nominal ledger and support year-end audit requirements
• Handle queries from staff and external agencies relating to payroll, taxation, pensions and employment status
• Process pay awards, increments and ad hoc statutory returns
• Maintain detailed payroll analysis and provide reporting to senior finance leadership
• Line manage the Payroll Administrator, including workload planning, performance management and development reviews

What we’re looking for:

• Proven experience in payroll administration and management within a complex environment
• Strong knowledge of payroll systems and accounting processes
• Experience preparing reconciliations and working with nominal ledger accounts
• Ability to work autonomously, prioritise workload and meet tight deadlines
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify and resolve discrepancies
• Sound knowledge of employment and payroll legislation
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels
• Experience managing or supervising staff
• High level of discretion and ability to handle confidential information
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel

This is a unique opportunity to step into a specialist payroll leadership role where you can make an immediate impact in a challenging and rewarding environment.

If you’re interested, please apply or contact Corey McMillan at Eden Scott for more information.