Job Description

OVERALL SUMMARY

At Close Brothers we look to recruit individuals from all different backgrounds and encourage you to apply even if you don't tick every box. We celebrate diversity and promote inclusivity. Vacancies are available on a part-time, job-share or full-time basis because we know the best person for the job isn't always available full-time. Our aim is to facilitate requests wherever possible and managers will consider requests on an individual basis.


Join the Close Brothers Reward Team! We're looking for a detail-driven Payroll & Benefits Manager to lead the delivery of a robust payroll and benefits operation across our Group and Banking divisions. You'll ensure everything runs smoothly, compliantly, and on time, while supporting our people with accurate, high-quality service. If you've got hands-on experience managing payrolls in a complex, multi-site organisation and a passion for process excellence, we'd love to hear from you.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Manage monthly payroll processing in line with legislation and company policy Oversee year-end payroll tasks including P11D and tax reporting Handle payments to third parties (e.g. HMRC, pension providers) Lead annual benefit scheme renewals for Channel Islands and Republic of Ireland Coordinate UK risk insurances and private healthcare renewals Manage Life Assurance and Group Income Protection claims Maintain payroll and benefits schedules, communicating changes proactively Organise team tasks to meet service levels and deadlines Collaborate with HR Advisors and Business Partners to resolve queries Inspire and develop your team through coaching, feedback, and career support

Developing Our People:

as a line manager, you will be responsible for inspiring and motivating your team, as well as developing performance through coaching. You will encourage your team to take responsibility for their own personal development and provide support through regular feedback.

WE WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU IF YOU HAVE/ARE:

Experience processing in-house payrolls Strong, up-to-date knowledge of payroll and benefits legislation Experience with tax year-end and P11D processing Ability to build strong relationships across varied stakeholder groups A process-driven mindset with a focus on continuous improvement Advanced Excel skills (e.g. VLOOKUPs, pivot tables)

IT IS NOT ESSENTIAL BUT IT WOULD BE GREAT IF YOU HAVE:

Experience in the financial services sector Working knowledge of Resourcelink Experience managing Channel Islands and Republic of Ireland payrolls Exposure to benefit scheme renewals

We are an inclusive organisation and committed to ensuring our recruitment process is as accessible as possible to everyone. We will make adjustments for people who have a disability or long-term condition. If you need the job description or application form in an alternative format or would like to discuss the recruitment process with us, please email us at recruit.ssc@closebrothers.com or request a call back.

ABOUT US

At Close Brothers we support employees to balance their work life priorities and in this role you will be able to enjoy a mixture of hybrid working.


Close Brothers is a leading UK merchant banking group providing lending, deposit taking and securities trading. We employ approximately 3,000 people, principally in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Close Brothers Group plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a constituent of the FTSE 250.

To find out more about Close Brothers, please visit our careers page:

https://www.closebrothers.com/careers

To find out more about life at Close Brothers:

https://www.closebrothers.com/life-close-brothers#374017299-899295541

To find out more about our benefits:

https://www.closebrothers.com/employee-benefits

To find out more about our commitment to creating an inclusive environment:

Our Responsibility - Diversity and inclusion Close Brothers Group


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At Close Brothers Group, we are all connected by our mission to be the best place in the UK for wealth professionals and their clients.


We believe that everyone should think ahead, have a financial plan and invest wisely. Our clients are professionals, business owners, individuals, charities, families, and employers, who rely on our clear financial advice and investment management services to preserve and grow their long-term savings and investments.


We are a team of about 900 people based in 15 offices across the UK. Our geographic footprint means we can combine a local approach with face-to-face services to enable strong, long-term relationships with our clients.


Sustainability is fundamental to our purpose and we have a responsibility to help address the social, economic and environmental challenges facing our business, colleagues and clients. We strive to do the right thing and are dedicated to helping the charities that matter most to our people.


Our vision is to develop an open and inclusive company that ensures everyone is valued, respected and included, so that in years to come our business will represent a diverse and inclusive workforce from the top down.


We look to recruit individuals from all different backgrounds. If this job is of interest to you but you do not meet every criteria then we encourage you still to apply as we are open to providing training opportunities.