Finance & Payroll Manager

• Location: Tunbridge Wells
• Job Type: Permanent and full-time
• Salary: £51,500pa

We are seeking a Payroll & Manager with a strong background in payroll and team management. This role encompasses the management of a 650 headcount payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and contributing to the consolidation of statutory accounts. You will be directly managing a team of 7, supporting their development and qualification journeys.

• Oversee all aspects of payroll for a 650 headcount.
• Manage accounts payable and receivable processes.
• Contribute to the consolidation of statutory accounts and financial reporting.
• Take responsibility for payroll, debt write-offs, and debtors and creditors reporting.
• Provide leadership and management to a team of 7, fostering their professional growth.
• Support team members through their qualification journeys and day-to-day activities.

• CIPP qualification or equivalent.
• Experience managing and developing payroll/HR systems, iTrent preferred.
• Extensive management experience with small teams.
• Proven ability to mentor, coach, train, and set objectives.
• Open to broadening knowledge and experience into finance.
• Commitment to personal development, with support available for finance qualification attainment.
• Must be open, honest, trustworthy, and able to inspire a team to ensure timely delivery of services.

• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 after 5 years of continuous service.
• Extremely generous employer pension contribution scheme.
• Career development and training opportunities.
• Access to eye care vouchers and VDU glasses.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Access to EAP Services 24/7.

To apply for the Payroll & Finance Manager position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and your approach to team management and development.