Payroll Manager

Job Title: Payroll Manager

Reporting to: Managing Director

Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 per annum

The Payroll Lead will support the financial operations at The Supply Register by ensuring accurate invoicing, payroll coordination, compliance and financial reporting. You will work closely with internal colleagues, schools and candidates to ensure a smooth and efficient financial process.

Role & Responsibilities

• Run weekly temporary payroll, ensuring all data is accurate and all timesheets are approved prior to processing
• Prepare, reconcile and issue accurate invoices to schools, academies and education clients
• Manage weekly invoicing and self-billing cycles, reconciling approved timesheets against agreed client billing schedules
• Liaise with wider Payroll and Finance colleagues to ensure payments are completed accurately and on schedule
• Upload, reconcile and maintain invoices and self-bills within Xero, ensuring financial data integrity
• Manage the finance inbox, responding to invoice queries, copy invoice requests and credit note queries
• Escalate or assign approval requests to the relevant Regional Manager where required
• Maintain accurate financial records in line with GDPR, HMRC and financial compliance requirements
• Act as the first point of contact for internal colleagues, schools, agencies and suppliers on finance-related matters
• Support onboarding administration and wider office support tasks as required
• Liaise with external suppliers and service providers to effective reconciliation of payments
• Ensure a well-organised, compliant and professional working environment.

What we re looking for:

• At least 1 year experience working in a payroll role
• Strong numerical skills and excellent attention to detail
• Ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• A confident communicator with a professional approach
• Knowledge of PAYE, pensions and HMRC legislation
• AAT Qualification Desirable

Benefits of working through The Supply Register:

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays increasing every anniversary (to maximum 29)
• Private health care plan
• 50% off Gym membership
• Annual awards
• Hybrid working between WeWork Manchester & home
• An extra day annual leave for your birthday every year
• Company pension