Payroll Manager
Hours: 8.30am 5.00pm, Monday to Friday
Location: Gillingham office (with occasional travel to subsidiaries as required)
Salary Range: Up to £50,000, depending on experience
Contract type: Permanent
Your next role
Were looking for an experienced and proactive Payroll Manager to take ownership of the end-to-end payroll function at Senseco.
This is a key role within our Finance team, responsible for ensuring accurate, compliant, and timely payroll delivery across weekly and monthly cycles. You'll lead a small payroll team, act as a trusted subject-matter expert, and play an important part in supporting the business as it continues to grow.
Whether you're an existing Senseco colleague ready for your next step, or an external payroll professional looking for a role with real ownership and influence, this position offers the chance to make a meaningful impact.
What you will be doing
Your responsibilities will include (but are not limited to):
- Owning the full end-to-end payroll process across weekly and monthly payrolls
- Leading, supporting, and developing the payroll team, providing day-to-day guidance and workload oversight
- Managing payroll queries and resolving discrepancies accurately and professionally
- Ensuring compliance with UK tax, pension, and employment legislation
- Maintaining accurate payroll records and managing statutory reporting
- Producing payroll reports, insights, and analysis for senior management
- Supporting internal and external audits and ensuring payroll is audit-ready
- Reviewing and improving payroll processes, systems, and controls
- Keeping up to date with payroll legislation and best practice
Who we are looking for
Were looking for someone who combines strong payroll expertise with a calm, organised approach and a genuine interest in leading others.
You'll ideally bring:
- Proven experience managing high-volume weekly and monthly payrolls
- Strong knowledge of UK payroll rules, statutory reporting, and compliance requirements
- Experience managing or supporting the development of others
- Advanced Excel skills and confidence using payroll systems
- The ability to manage deadlines and multiple priorities effectively
- A proactive, improvement-focused mindset
- CIPP qualification (Level 5 preferred) or equivalent experience
You don't need to tick every box - if you have solid payroll experience and are keen to develop further, wed still love to hear from you.
Who we are
Senseco is a leading provider of intelligent security solutions, delivering high-performance, innovative systems across a wide range of sectors. Were proud of our technical expertise, strong client relationships, and commitment to doing things the right way.
Our people are central to our success. We offer a collaborative, supportive working environment where expertise is respected and continuous improvement is encouraged.
Why come and work for us
At Senseco, our people are at the heart of everything we do. You'll join a friendly, inclusive, and supportive workplace where your experience, ideas, and personality are genuinely valued.
Were growing - and we want our people to grow with us. That means real investment in development, wellbeing, and career progression.
When you join Senseco, you can expect:
- Training and development programmes to support your growth
- Support for professional qualifications and career progression, including apprenticeships
- A collaborative and inclusive workplace where every voice matters
- Competitive salary
- Generous annual leave allowance, plus an extra day off for your birthday
- Company pension scheme
- Medicash health plan to support everyday healthcare costs and wellbeing
- Company parking
- Wellbeing support, including access to mental health resources
- Employee discount scheme
- Generous employee referral scheme
If you're looking to build your career with a forward-thinking company that makes a real difference - to peoples safety and to the planet - wed love to hear from you.
How to apply
If this role sounds like the right fit for you, wed love to hear from you.
Simply submit your CV via CVMinder to apply.
Diversity and inclusion
At Senseco, were committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected and supported. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of background or personal characteristics.
If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know.
