Payroll Manager Permanent NEW

Payroll Manager

Deptford, London

Circa £60,000 + bonus

5 days per week in the office

Cedar have partnered with a growing, multi-disciplinary organisation that delivers a wide range of services across finance, operations, and professional support. They are seeking a motivated Payroll Manager to join their finance team in a busy, office-based role in Deptford. This is a hands-on position with responsibility for payroll and key finance administration activities. The role is office-based 5 days a week.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process weekly and monthly payroll and expenses, including home allowances
• Update timesheets and People HR records for sick leave and annual leave
• Manage new starter onboarding across payroll, pension, benefits, and relevant systems
• Post monthly apprentice journals and timesheets, verify hours and leave
• Prepare monthly PAYE, CIS payments, EPS submissions, pension payments, and year-end P11Ds
• Process employee tax documentation (P45s, P60s) and vehicle reporting
• Data entry and invoice processing using NetSuite, including matching payments and credit card reconciliations
• Ensure all Direct Debit invoices are received and processed on time
• Assist with internal revenue journals and ad-hoc financial tasks as required
• Support the Finance Director/Financial Controller with other finance-related activities

Requirements:

• Previous experience managing payroll and related finance administration
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Proficiency in NetSuite or similar accounting systems
• Ability to work in a structured, office-based environment 5 days a week
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

This is a great opportunity for someone looking to take ownership of payroll and finance administration within a fast-growing and dynamic organisation, with exposure to senior finance leadership and a collaborative team environment.