Payroll Manager (3-months)

Rutherford Cross is pleased to be working with a performing arts organisation in Glasgow to appoint a Payroll Manager on a 3-month interim basis.

Position: Payroll Manager

Duration: 3 months

Location: Glasgow (Hybrid)

Start: Immediately

Day Rate: Competitive

Key responsibilities:

• Lead the end to end payroll function, ensuring accurate and timely processing for all employees and fee-paid staff

• Manage payroll submissions, BACS payments, and monthly reconciliations (PAYE, NI, pensions, ledger)

• Act as key point of contact for payroll queries, providing guidance on tax, pensions, and pay-related matters

• Collaborate closely with Finance, HR, and external bodies to ensure compliance and smooth operations

• Produce payroll reporting, analysis, and support year-end audit requirements

• Maintain compliance with payroll legislation and manage statutory returns and updates

• Oversee payroll systems, including upgrades, process improvements, and potential implementation projects

• Line manage payroll staff, including workload planning, performance management, and development

The Ideal Candidate:

• Full end-to-end complex payroll experience (essential)

• Demonstrable ERP knowledge (essential)

• Available at short notice

Our client is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status or pregnancy and maternity.

Please contact Christina McLean at Rutherford Cross for more information.