Assistant Payroll Manager

Job Title: Assistant Payroll Manager
Location: London, Colchester or Maidenhead (Hybrid Working after Probation)
Salary: Up to 54,000

We are currently recruiting for an experienced and motivated Assistant Payroll Manager to join a growing payroll function with offices across London, Colchester, and Maidenhead. This is an excellent opportunity for a payroll professional with strong client payroll experience and proven team management capability to step into a key leadership role.

You will support the Payroll Manager in overseeing service delivery, managing a team, and ensuring accurate and compliant payroll processing across a diverse client portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Payroll Manager in overseeing day-to-day payroll operations
• Manage and mentor a team of payroll professionals, driving performance and development
• Oversee the delivery of multiple client payrolls, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Act as an escalation point for complex payroll queries and issues
• Ensure compliance with UK payroll legislation and internal policies
• Review payroll processes and implement improvements to enhance efficiency
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, ensuring high service levels
• Oversee payroll reconciliations, reporting, and year-end activities
• Assist with onboarding new clients and payroll implementations

Skills & Experience

• Proven end-to-end client payroll experience (essential)
• Demonstrated experience managing or supervising a payroll team (essential)
• Foundation Degree in Payroll Management (essential)
• Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation and best practices
• Excellent leadership and people management skills
• Strong organisational and time management abilities
• High attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, client-focused environment

Interested? Contact Liam today!

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