Harris Hill is recruiting for a Deputy Head of Finance and Payroll Manager on a 12-month fixed term contract. The role involves hybrid working, 37.5 hours per week, with two days per week required at their offices in Wandsworth, South London.

The purpose of the payroll role is:

• To lead on payroll, both ensuring an accurate payroll is delivered each month and being proactive in suggesting improvements and efficiencies.

• Working with the HR operations team, to ensure the monthly payroll is accurate and efficient.

• Manage the monthly payrolls payments, including checking the salaries, deductions, statutory payments and pension contributions.

• Ensure compliance with HMRC regulations and, including RTI submissions, PAYE, NICs, and statutory deductions, while overseeing auto-enrolment processes and liaising with the pension provider(s).

• Be the primary point of contact for payroll queries, resolving issues efficiently, and act as a liaison between the employer and the external payroll bureau.

• To support the Finance Director with the mapping of the payroll system and to provide suggestions to improve efficiency, reduce risks, and strengthen internal controls.

The purpose of the finance role is:

• To produce first draft management accounts with associated balance sheet reconciliation and profit and loss data.

• To maintain the cash flow

• Manage two finance staff, acting as a role model, ensuring their development through supervision and appraisal to fulfil their role and to meet the departments Key Performance Indicators.

• To update the forward cashflow

• Prepare year end management account including the balance sheets reconciliation

• As part of the Finance Team, work collaboratively to produce the year end statutory accounts.