Payroll Manager in London, London

This incredibly successful group of restaurants, known for their great food, relaxed service and atmosphere is looking for a stand-alone Payroll Manager to ensure that the brilliant people across their restaurants are paid accurately, compliantly, and on time, every single pay run.

You will own payroll end-to-end across our UK sites using Fourth Payroll, oversee TRONC administration, and work closely with our People, Finance, and Operations teams. You are the kind of person who sleeps well at night knowing the numbers are spot on.

This role offers great flexibility - open to either 4 days over 5, or reduced hours across 5 days (with flexible starting/finishing times!).

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end payroll process using Fourth Payroll.
• Ensure salaries, hourly pay, bonuses, and deductions are processed accurately every time.
• Liaise with the Troncmaster to administer TRONC through payroll.
• Manage payroll deadlines, approvals, and payment runs without anything slipping.
• Prepare and post payroll journals, including accruals for gross payroll, employer NIC, and pensions.
• Reconcile net pay control accounts to BACS runs and investigate any variances.
• Sense-check PAYE and NIC liabilities against RTI submissions.
• Support the Finance team with P&L payroll reporting and balance sheet reconciliations during month-end.
• Ensure payroll complies with UK legislation (PAYE, NIC, pensions, and statutory payments).
• Manage HMRC submissions and ensure payments are made on time.
• Own year-end payroll processes, including P60s and P11Ds.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and documentation.

Essential Experience & Skills

• Experience running end-to-end payroll.
• Experience with Fourth Payroll (or a similar payroll system).
• Strong understanding of UK payroll legislation (PAYE, NIC, RTI).
• Confidence handling the accounting side of payroll (journals, accruals, control accounts, P&L reporting).
• High level of accuracy, organisation, and attention to detail.
• Experience in hospitality or multi-site businesses.
• Knowledge of TRONC or service charge administration.
• A payroll qualification (CIPP or similar).