Assistant Payroll Manager

Join a Respected Chartered Accountancy Firm and Elevate Your Payroll Career!

Are you a payroll professional looking to take the next step into a more technical, client-focused role? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where variety, responsibility, and teamwork go hand in hand? We’re working with a well-established and highly reputable chartered accountants firm who are looking for a confident Assistant Payroll Manager to join their dynamic team.

About the Firm:

This leading firm of chartered accountants has built a strong reputation for its client-centric approach, technical expertise, and supportive working environment. With a wide and diverse client portfolio spanning sectors such as hospitality, healthcare, retail, and professional services, they offer a rewarding and enriching career path for payroll professionals who enjoy problem-solving and continuous learning.

The Role:

As Assistant Payroll Manager, you’ll be a key point of contact for both clients and internal staff. You’ll support the Payroll Manager in delivering a timely and accurate payroll service across a broad range of clients-each with their own unique requirements.

This is a technically involved position, perfect for someone who enjoys going beyond standard processing to resolve complex queries, support junior team members, and ensure legislative compliance across the board.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting the end-to-end processing of multiple client payrolls (weekly, fortnightly, monthly, quarterly, and annually)
• Acting as a point of escalation for technical payroll queries from clients and team members
• Reviewing and checking payrolls prepared by juniors to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Assisting with onboarding new clients and understanding bespoke payroll requirements
• Supporting payroll year-end processes including P11Ds and PSA submissions
• Keeping up-to-date with payroll legislation, statutory changes, and HMRC guidelines
• Training and mentoring junior payroll staff, supporting their development and knowledge
• Contributing to process improvement initiatives within the department

About You:

• You’ll have proven experience working in a client or bureau payroll environment
• Strong technical understanding of payroll legislation, pension schemes, and statutory payments
• Confident communicator who can build lasting client relationships
• Accurate and methodical, with excellent attention to detail
• Proactive and able to manage changing deadlines and priorities
• CIPP qualified or working towards it would be a strong advantage

What’s On Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Supportive and professional working environment
• Opportunities for progression and further training
• A role that offers real variety and the chance to work on complex, rewarding payrolls
• Hybrid working available

Ready to take your payroll expertise to the next level?

If you’re looking for a role where your knowledge will be valued and where you can make a genuine impact, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today or get in touch for a confidential discussion.

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