Interim Payroll Manager

Focus Group· Finance
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📍 Shoreham-by-Sea, England, United KingdomContract

About this role

Interim Payroll Manager

Immediate start

Hybrid – Shoreham

About Focus Group

Focus Group is a £300m-revenue, 1,400-person technology services company backed by Hg Capital. Following our $1bn valuation in 2024, we're scaling rapidly and investing in AI to transform how we operate and how we serve our 30,000 SME customers.

The role

We're looking for an experienced Interim Payroll Manager to join us on a fixed-term/contract basis while we recruit for a permanent hire. You'll be able to start immediately and hit the ground running, taking ownership of the end-to-end payroll function across our group of companies.

This is a hands-on role covering multi-entity payroll (predominantly CIPHR, with some Sage), managing a small payroll team, and acting as the go-to expert for payroll compliance and stakeholder queries during the interim period.

What you'll be doing

  • Managing end-to-end monthly payroll processing across the group, including starters, leavers, variable pay, absence pay and statutory payments
  • Owning payroll compliance, statutory reporting (RTI/FPS) and liaison with HMRC and pension providers
  • Managing payroll reconciliations and resolving discrepancies
  • Overseeing pension auto-enrolment and deductions for employee benefits
  • Providing day-to-day management and support to the payroll team
  • Acting as escalation point for payroll queries from staff and managers

What you'll bring

  • Proven experience managing payroll for a similar-sized, multi-entity group
  • Up-to-date knowledge of UK payroll legislation (SSP, NMW, statutory payments, NI thresholds)
  • Experience with CIPHR and/or Sage payroll software
  • Confidence to pick up an existing payroll function quickly and work independently from day one
  • CIPP or equivalent qualification (desirable)
  • PE-backed or group/holding company experience (desirable)

Why this role

A great opportunity for an interim payroll professional to step into a fast-paced, growing business, with the autonomy to make an immediate impact. Hybrid working from our Shoreham office, on a fixed-term contract with a competitive day rate.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Where is the Interim Payroll Manager position at Focus Group located?
This Interim Payroll Manager role at Focus Group is based in Shoreham-by-Sea, England, United Kingdom. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Interim Payroll Manager role at Focus Group full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Contract position. It is posted as a Interim Payroll Manager role in the Finance department at Focus Group.
Which team or department does the Interim Payroll Manager at Focus Group belong to?
This Interim Payroll Manager position is part of the Finance department at Focus Group. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Interim Payroll Manager position at Focus Group?
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When was the Interim Payroll Manager job at Focus Group posted?
This Interim Payroll Manager position at Focus Group was posted on Aug 25, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Interim Payroll Manager
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