Are you self-sufficient, with good levels of business acumen, high attention to detail, and able to provide an efficient and accurate payroll service? You will play an integral part of a busy, and growing HR team, reporting to the Chief HR Officer and managing one payroll administrator. Location - Essex/Kent Borders This Payroll Manager role offers Hybrid working The Payroll Manager role also offers exceptional pension, holiday allowance and additional benefits. Some key accountabilities of the Payroll Manager: Collate and send payroll instructions to payroll provider and check that they are processed correctly Prepare the payroll journals for posting into the finance system Check and manage the payroll portal Resolve any staff queries or refer to HR Reconcile monthly payroll to budget, month to month movement, and HR records and investigate any variances Complete payroll related returns and queries as required which may include: Annual pension return Annual benefits in kind return Pension queries Tax and benefit office queries To adopt a flexible approach to working practices and to provide support in any area of finance where a business need arises, under the direction of the Finance Manager or Head of Finance. To comply with any reasonable request from a manager to undertake work of a similar level that is not specified in this job description With your previous experience in running effective payroll systems and your ability to communicate effectively with