Payroll Manager

1 week ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom S&W Full time £40,000 - £60,000 per year

At S&W, we help our clients thrive by simplifying the complex, illuminating new paths, and shaping solutions that make a difference. As one of the UK's top 10 fastest-growing accountancy firms, we have been a trusted partner since 1881—helping businesses and individuals meet challenges and seize opportunities across generations.

Built on expertise and driven by ambition, we provide a comprehensive range of services, including tax and accountancy, advisory and assurance, corporate finance, and restructuring. We are defined by our purpose—to help navigate challenges, unlock potential, and achieve the extraordinary.

What will you be doing?

The Payroll Manager will assist the Head of Payroll to develop and support the Payroll Team to ensure the monthly payroll is processed accurately and on time for over 2,500 colleagues.

This is a Fixed Term Contract role for a period of 6 months to cover a colleague on maternity leave and based in our London, Gresham Street office. We will also consider applications from other geographical locations to be based at our other group-wide offices.

As a Payroll Manager your responsibilities will include among others,

  • Responsible for the accurate and timely processing of the payroll for the Group
  • Produce payroll reports and assist in preparation of payroll journals for posting to finance
  • Liaise closely with Company pension scheme administrators and complete monthly uploads
  • Complete required statutory filings such as Monthly RTI and Annual Filings
  • Keep up to date with relevant regulations/legislation and determine the impact of any changes
  • Work collaboratively with HR Operations, Reward and Group Tax to ensure that payroll is delivered effectively
  • Maintain employee, partner, and pensioner data in NetSuite Payroll, updating information when necessary
  • Subject matter expert in start to end payroll processing

Skills and Experience

To be successful in this role, you should have,

  • Experience of managing a payroll function in a large financial and professional services business
  • Experience using Oracle Netsuite
  • Ability to use initiative and problem solve
  • Ability to work to tight deadlines

Desired:

  • Experience with Infinet Cloud systems
  • Payroll professional qualification or equivalent

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