Interim Payroll Accounting Reconciliation Manager

We have been asked to recruit an interim payroll accounting reconciliation manager on behalf of our client to support until the end of year initially, potentially longer subject to team’s needs. We are looking for someone with extensive experience with payroll accounting and dealing with large volumes of complex data.  The role has a hybrid working arrangement with 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home. The Interim Payroll Accounting Manager is responsible for managing the payroll accounting function and ensuring all reconciliations are correctly reconciled for Year end. This includes interim responsibility of the payroll accounting function, ensuring UK accounts are correctly reconciled and allocation of charges across the business are correctly accounted. Key Job Responsibilities: Ensuring accurate posting of payroll costs and payroll accounts reconciliations. Ensure that all reconciliations are fit for purpose in line with the group year end reporting timetable Ensures all staff costs are accurately charged and allocated to the correct projects/cost centres. For payroll accounting processes, identifies opportunities for continuous improvements and control improvements. Liaise with HR, tax and other stakeholders on payroll related matters. Stakeholders include working with international professional tax and accounting advisors. Provides support with statutory audit, responds to inquiries by gathering and interpreting data & is involved in ad hoc requests / project work including finance improvement programmes. The ability to work/deal with large volumes of complex data.The ideal candidate should have: Strong knowledge of professional accounting standards Strong knowledge of transactional accounting and close processes Strong knowledge of IT systems Solid experience of producing payroll accounting reconciliations Strong Knowledge of the Payroll accounting function Minimum 3 years financial and management accounting practical experience (or equivalent)  It is desirable to be CIMA qualified, ACCA/ ACA or equivalent and have a good understanding of the construction industry but no mandatory.    “People Group is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to promoting an inclusive environment for both our clients and employees