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Payroll Manager

Manylion swydd
Dyddiad hysbysebu: 04 Medi 2025
Cyflog: £38,475.00 i £40,500.00 bob blwyddyn
Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: Life Insurance, Sick Pay, Generous Leave, Healthcare Cash Back
Oriau: Llawn Amser
Dyddiad cau: 16 Medi 2025
Lleoliad: LE3 1UT
Gweithio o bell: Hybrid - gweithio o bell hyd at 2 ddiwrnod yr wythnos
Cwmni: RAF Association
Math o swydd: Parhaol
Cyfeirnod swydd:

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Payroll Manager
£38,475 increasing to £40,500 after probation
37.5 hours per week
Leicester based LE3 1UT with hybrid working

Benefits include:  
Up to 42 days annual leave
Day off for your birthday/wellbeing
Life insurance
Enrolment in health cash back plan to cover every day healthcare needs  
Recruitment Refer a Friend Bonus
Cycle to work scheme / close to park and ride at Leicester Forest East  
Subsidised short breaks at selected RAFA Accommodation  

About us 

The RAF (Royal Air Forces) Association has a clear objective: to help sustain a resilient and empowered RAF community. Through our sector-leading welfare and wellbeing services, we offer a wide range of support to serving personnel, veterans and their families. With thousands of members and supporters across the UK and further afield, plus hundreds of dedicated employees and volunteers, we have the network and experience needed for a personal one-to-one approach. We work together to make sure no one is ever left behind.   

About the role 

The Payroll Manager will be responsible for executing the entire payroll life cycle for the RAF Association and its subsidiaries, with line management responsibility for the HR & Payroll Assistant. With circa 650 employees and 4 payrolls across the Group, the role is fast paced and varied. The key responsibilities are as follows;

Processing multiple payrolls and pension submissions for a large and varied employee population. 

Supporting and reporting on the administration of pension contributions and auto-enrolment

Accurate calculation of all absences including the necessary statutory pay calculations and deductions. 

Ensuring P11D and all Tax Year-End procedures are run accurately and on time, including P60s. 

Ensuring the upload of BACS files in a timely manner. 

Reviewing the posting of monthly payroll journals and payment of PAYE and AOE. 

Troubleshoot payroll issues, resolve discrepancies, and implement solutions

Submitting accurate HMRC returns and staying current with all legislative updates 

Payroll reporting and analysis including National Living Wage and Gender Pay Gap 

Administration of employee benefits i.e. pensions, life assurance and cycle to work scheme

Supporting the development and mentorship of the HR & Payroll Assistant. 

It is highly recommended that you read the full role profile and person specification which is available to download on our website www.rafa.org.uk

About you 

You will hold a professional relevant qualification in the subject area, preferably a Member of Institute of Payroll Professionals (IPP) and have experience of working within a similar sized organisation and payroll complexity. We need you to have in-depth hands-on experience of payroll software and its integration with a HR Information System. Being responsible for a large portfolio of payroll, you will bring with you current knowledge of PAYE, NIC, HMRC returns and pensions, and adhere to UK payroll legislation and compliance requirements. Previous experience of leading and developing colleagues is highly desirable, along with the ability to embrace change as we move towards new software solutions and processes.

Based within the wider Secretariat Team, we offer hybrid working with a requirement to attend our office in Leicester 3 days per week.

Want to join us?  

You may find it helpful to have a look at our website and social media to find out more about who we are and what we do. To make your application really stand out, please take some time to include a cover letter to tell us how your skills and experience align with our role profile and person specification. Relevant supporting cover letters lead to a better chance of shortlisting for interview.

Please note that applicants must have the right to work in the UK as we are unable to enter into sponsorship agreements.

To apply 

Please send your cover letter and CV to jobs@rafa.org.uk 

Closing Date 8am Tuesday 16 September

1st stage interviews w/c 15 September (online via Teams)

Final stage interviews w/c 22 September (in person at Atlas House, Leicester)



The RAF Association is a Disability Confident employer. Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments in support of your application. 

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