Assistant Payroll Manager

Assistant Payroll Manager

London / Colchester / Maidenhead (Hybrid)
£47,000 – £54,500
Contract: Permanent

The Role

A client-facing payroll leadership role within a professional services environment, supporting the delivery of high-quality payroll services while developing and managing a team.

You’ll oversee a portfolio of clients, ensuring accurate and timely payroll delivery while contributing to business growth and service improvement.

Key Responsibilities

* Oversee day-to-day payroll operations across a portfolio of clients

* Manage weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly payroll cycles

* Review payroll data to ensure accuracy and compliance

* Support and develop junior team members, including reviewing work and providing feedback

* Manage team performance, appraisals, and workload allocation

* Act as a key point of contact for client payroll queries

* Identify opportunities to enhance payroll services and support business development

* Build relationships with clients, intermediaries, and external stakeholders

* Stay up to date with payroll legislation and industry developments

The Ideal Candidate

* Strong end-to-end UK payroll experience (multi-frequency preferred)

* Experience supervising or managing a payroll team

* Background in payroll bureau or professional services environment advantageous

* Strong client-facing and stakeholder management skills

* Commercial awareness with an interest in business development

* High attention to detail and strong organisational skills

Interested? Apply today!

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