Job Description

Job Vacancy: Payroll Manager

Location:

Newbury Park , London - Office Based

Employer:

Your Ideal Ltd

Salary:

25,000 - 35,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Contract Type:

Full-time | Permanent

About Us - Your Ideal Ltd

Your Ideal Ltd is a trusted care support organisation that helps individuals in the borough arrange and manage the care services they need to live independently. We specialise in supporting both self-funded clients and those receiving Personal Budgets (Direct Payments) through local authorities or the NHS.

Our services are tailored to give people real choice and control over their care arrangements, and include:

Direct Payment Support & Advice Managed Account Services Payroll-Only Services Combined Managed Account & Payroll Solutions Personal Assistant Recruitment Services
As a key component of this delivery, our payroll service ensures that Personal Assistants and Support Workers are paid accurately and on time. We are now seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Payroll Manager to lead this function.

About the Role

As Payroll Manager, you will take ownership of our end-to-end payroll function, ensuring that our clients' care workers are paid correctly and compliantly. You'll be the point of contact for all payroll operations, working closely with families, local councils, and internal teams to maintain an efficient, transparent, and highly accurate payroll process.

This is a rewarding opportunity for a payroll professional with experience in care sector funding or Direct Payments to make a tangible difference in people's lives.

Key Responsibilities

Manage all aspects of payroll operations for Direct Payment recipients and NHS-funded clients. Accurately process employee pay, statutory payments, and pension contributions in line with UK legislation. Maintain up-to-date payroll records for clients, PAs, and support staff using payroll software (e.g. Sage, BrightPay, Oracle, Civica, Access CM). Reconcile payments and reports to match NHS funding or council-provided budgets. Prepare payroll journals, summaries, P32s, P45s, P60s, RTI submissions, and payslips. Respond to queries from clients, staff, and authorities in a timely and professional manner. Work closely with the finance and Direct Payments team to ensure alignment of financial and care records. Train and support junior finance staff or payroll assistants as needed. Keep current with payroll legislation, HMRC updates, and employment law changes.

About You

We're looking for someone who is highly organised, accurate, and confident managing complex payrolls across multiple clients. You should be able to work both independently and collaboratively, and have the ability to explain payroll processes in a clear and supportive way to clients with varying levels of understanding.

Essential:

At least 1 years payroll experience, ideally within a care, local authority, or NHS-funded environment. Deep understanding of UK payroll legislation, pensions, and HMRC regulations. Proficiency in using payroll software (e.g. Sage, BrightPay, Advanced Payroll, Access CM, Xero Payroll and/or similar). Strong Excel skills and experience with payroll reconciliations. Excellent communication and problem-solving skills. High level of discretion when dealing with confidential data.
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 25,000.00-35,000.00 per year

Schedule:

Monday to Friday Weekend availability
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: YD/PM01
Expected start date: 10/06/2025