Average Payroll Manager salary in City of London

Role: Payroll AssistantLocation: Bury Street, LondonHybrid: 3 days in the office, 2 days working from homeContract: 12 months Fixed-TermWe’re looking for a detail-driven and organised Payroll Assistant to support the weekly processing of our Staff Bank payroll service for NHS Trusts. This role is central to ensuring that 2,000–3,000 bank workers are paid accurately and on time each week, while delivering a high-quality service to internal teams and staff across five hospital sites.About the RoleYou’ll work closely with the Resourcing Business Partner, Staff Bank Account Manager and wider delivery teams to manage the day-to-day payroll process. This includes handling payroll data, answering queries, maintaining procedures and supporting improvements to systems and processes.Key ResponsibilitiesProcess weekly Staff Bank payroll, including managing, validating and submitting pay files.Extract, manipulate and reconcile payroll data in Excel (including lookups and formulas).Produce accurate daily, weekly and ad-hoc payroll and invoicing reports.Act as the first point of contact for payroll queries, including pay discrepancies, tax codes, pensions and statutory payments.Maintain up-to-date payroll procedures and ensure all data is compliant with legislation.Provide information to external agencies when required.Support system improvements by working with IT and Software Testing teams to define requirements and test new processes.Communicate payroll-related updates to Staff Bank workers and Trust contacts.What You’ll NeedStrong Excel skills, particularly with lookups and formula-based data manipulation.Experience in payroll administration or similar data-driven roles (preferred).Knowledge of statutory payments, student loans and general payroll processes.Excellent attention to detail, with the ability to work to strict deadlines.Confident communication and customer service skills, including the ability to manage queries with clarity and empathy.A proactive approach to problem-solving and process improvement.This is a great opportunity to play a key role in delivering a reliable and efficient payroll service that supports thousands of workers across the NHS Trust. If you’re motivated by accuracy, service excellence and continuous improvement, we’d love to hear from you.

Exiting opportunity has arisen for an experience Payroll Administrator to work for this national organisation. The role is based in their London office working in team.This is Hybrid working from Home and approx. 2 days per month in the London office.Key tasks and responsibilities:Controlling own section of the payroll, including the following duties:To process payroll data, including weekly payroll received from client HR department/line managers relating to starters, leavers, pay reviews, pay adjustments, sickness, and change of hours, deputising, and payment of allowances and any other inputTo answer telephone and e-mail queries from client or employees (in case of Local Fees) and third parties promptly and effectivelyTo manage own workload, taking responsibility for maintaining workloadsTo meet tight deadlines regarding cut off datesTo process any changes to payroll which may arise out of queries, eg raise overpayments and make paymentsTo check data for self and colleagues’ work, providing an audit trail of eventsTo ensure that all targets for service delivery are met and where possible exceededProcess monthly and weekly pay calculations runs, process general ledger files and run weekly and monthly post payroll reports.Adhere to the Data Protection Act, Client confidentiality, Company Policies and Procedures and Quality Management requirementsTo assist the Team Leader and Senior and undertake any other duties as requiredEssential Skills and Attributes:Detailed knowledge of Zellis (Northgate software) is an essentail requirementExperience in processing client payrollsHighly organised with ability to prioritise workloadSelf-dependentAbility to work to deadlinesStrong numeracy skillsAccurate and methodical approachExcellent customer service skillsStrong IT skillsEmployee Benefits:Professional development opportunities and support towards gaining professional qualifications26 days holiday per annum, plus bank holidays. Entitlement increases by one additional day after five years of service and a further additional day after ten years of service.Life assurance, which is equivalent to 4 times the basic salaryDefined contributory pension scheme; employees can contribute up to 6%, and the company will match the contribution to a maximum of 6%Employee access a wide range of benefits, rewards, and discounts with ‘Look Inside’Access to employee wellbeing initiativesThe Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)Company sick payOccupational health advice and supportFree eye testsFree annual flu jabFamily-friendly policiesFlexible working optionsThe recommend a friend recruitment referral scheme.Cycle 2 Work Scheme

Title: Accounts Payable & Payroll ManagerLocation: Central London (100% office-based)Salary: Competitive + Discretionary Bonus & Benefits (including ACCA/CIMA study support)Our client is a globally recognised shipping group headquartered in Central London, with a diverse portfolio across maritime logistics, trading, and international operations. Due to continued growth, the business is seeking an Accounts Payable & Payroll Manager to join its high-performing finance team.This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic and fast-paced organisation, offering exposure to international operations and senior stakeholders, alongside strong career development and professional study support.ResponsibilitiesOversee the end-to-end accounts payable function, ensuring timely and accurate processing of invoices and paymentsManage supplier relationships and resolve any invoice or payment queries efficientlyPrepare and execute weekly and monthly payment runs across multiple entities and currenciesTake ownership of the payroll process, ensuring accuracy and compliance with relevant regulationsAssist with month-end close activities, including accruals, prepayments, and ledger reviewsPerform regular balance sheet reconciliations, including bank and supplier accountsSupport cash flow management and forecasting by maintaining accurate records of outgoing paymentsCollaborate with internal departments to ensure accurate cost allocation and reportingAssist with process improvements to enhance efficiency and strengthen financial controlsSupport audits by providing relevant documentation and analysisRequirementsPrevious experience in Accounts Payable and Payroll, ideally within a fast-paced, international environmentStrong understanding of month-end processes and reconciliationsShipping, logistics, or trading sector experience is desirable but not essentialStudying towards or interested in pursuing ACCA or CIMA (study support provided)High level of accuracy and attention to detailStrong organisational and time management skillsConfident communicator with the ability to liaise with internal and external stakeholdersProficient in Excel and accounting systems