Finance/Payroll Manager (Higher Education)
Morgan Spencer · All London
Finance/Payroll Manager (Higher Education) at Morgan Spencer, based in All London, paying £40,000 - £45,000 per annum. This is a contract role.
- Salary
- £40,000 - £45,000 per annum
- Location
- All London
- Contract
- Contract
- Posted
- 1 week ago
- Closes
- 17 Nov 2026
- Sector
- Payroll
About 7% above the going rate for payroll
Reference careers/finance-payroll-manager-higher-education-all-london-lcfpm01-33467
About the role
Finance/Payroll Manager (Higher Education)Salary:£40000 - £45000 per annumSpecialism:Finance & AccountingJob type:PermanentSalary Band:£40,000 to £45,000Job ref:LCFPM01Location:All LondonGoogle Region:South EastPost Date:January 14, 2026Apply NowCreate Job AlertScroll
Salary: £40,000 – £45,000
Location: 4 days in the office, 1 day working from home
Contract: Full-time, permanent
About the Role:
We are seeking a motivated and ambitious Finance Manager/Payroll Manager to join our client, a Higher Education institution based in the West End of London/Central London. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to take the next step in their career, with the chance to manage a team member while working closely with budget holders across the organisation, communicating finance information to Line Managers and manage the payroll process. You will play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of financial operations, including:
What We’re Looking For:
Why Join Us:
This is an excellent opportunity to embed yourself within a respected Higher Education institution where your contribution will directly support academic and professional services. You will be working alongside experienced finance professionals, including approachable and collaborative senior colleagues, while also stepping into a role with line management responsibility.
If you are ready to take the next step in your career, supporting budget holders, overseeing payroll and invoice processes, and ensuring financial precision across the organisation, this role offers the platform to do so.
Join a team that values accuracy, collaboration, and continuous improvement, and make a meaningful impact in a globally engaged organisation.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES Morgan Spencer Recruitment is committed to equal opportunities and actively seeks applications from all sectors of the community, irrespective of gender, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, having responsibility for dependents, age, religion/beliefs, or any other reason which cannot be shown to be justified.
CONFIDENTIALITY: All applications are dealt with in strictest confidence and will be processed in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998 Morgan Spencer Limited, registered in England & Wales No: 4254114
OUR MISSION: To be the leading Executive Secretarial & Support recruitment consultancy in London, for employers and jobseekers alike. To receive regular updates of our current vacancies why not set up job alerts.
Our REFER and be REWARDED scheme is about recognising and thanking you for telling your friends, family or colleagues about our services and how we could help them.Apply NowCreate Job Alert
Meet Our Recruiter
Gemma StaceyManaging Consultant, Temporaries / Contract Division[phone removed][email removed]About the Role
Finance/Payroll Manager (Higher Education)Salary: £40,000 – £45,000
Location: 4 days in the office, 1 day working from home
Contract: Full-time, permanent
About the Role:
We are seeking a motivated and ambitious Finance Manager/Payroll Manager to join our client, a Higher Education institution based in the West End of London/Central London. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to take the next step in their career, with the chance to manage a team member while working closely with budget holders across the organisation, communicating finance information to Line Managers and manage the payroll process. You will play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of financial operations, including:
- Payroll processing.
- Invoice management and approvals.
- Supporting budget holders with financial queries.
- Ensuring all transactions are signed off and compliant.
What We’re Looking For:
- Strong communication skills – able to build effective relationships with colleagues and stakeholders
- Previous experience in finance, ideally within Higher Education or a similar environment
- Ambition to step into a management role and develop leadership skills
- Excellent attention to detail and organisational ability
Why Join Us:
This is an excellent opportunity to embed yourself within a respected Higher Education institution where your contribution will directly support academic and professional services. You will be working alongside experienced finance professionals, including approachable and collaborative senior colleagues, while also stepping into a role with line management responsibility.
If you are ready to take the next step in your career, supporting budget holders, overseeing payroll and invoice processes, and ensuring financial precision across the organisation, this role offers the platform to do so.
Join a team that values accuracy, collaboration, and continuous improvement, and make a meaningful impact in a globally engaged organisation.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES Morgan Spencer Recruitment is committed to equal opportunities and actively seeks applications from all sectors of the community, irrespective of gender, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, having responsibility for dependents, age, religion/beliefs, or any other reason which cannot be shown to be justified.
CONFIDENTIALITY: All applications are dealt with in strictest confidence and will be processed in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998 Morgan Spencer Limited, registered in England & Wales No: 4254114
OUR MISSION: To be the leading Executive Secretarial & Support recruitment consultancy in London, for employers and jobseekers alike. To receive regular updates of our current vacancies why not set up job alerts.
Our REFER and be REWARDED scheme is about recognising and thanking you for telling your friends, family or colleagues about our services and how we could help them.Apply NowCreate Job Alert
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