Assistant Manager - Payroll
Posted on Jul 24, 2026 by CV-Library
Oxford Circus, Greater London, United Kingdom
Accountancy
Immediate Start
£45k - £50k Annual
Full-Time
We are recruiting for a growing, progressive accountancy practice based in the heart of London. They provide accountancy and payroll services to a diverse portfolio of clients, ranging from startups to established UK businesses.
The firm would like to take on a proactive, detail-oriented Payroll Assistant Manager to join their fast-paced payroll bureau and play a key role in supporting both their clients and internal team.
As Payroll Assistant Manager, you will work closely with the Payroll Manager to oversee daily bureau operations and manage a client portfolio. You will act as a main point of contact for clients, ensuring high standards of accuracy, efficiency, and statutory compliance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee the end-to-end processing of weekly, monthly, and quarterly payrolls for a wide array of client accounts
- Helping to manage workflow for the payroll department
- Handle complex payroll queries including HMRC inquiries, pension auto-enrolment, statutory payments (SSP, SMP, SPP), and termination payments
- Manage payroll year-end procedures, including P60s, P11Ds, and statutory reporting
- Identify opportunities to streamline client payroll onboarding, system integrations, and internal bureau workflows
- Providing support to other departments at the firm, when required
We are looking for someone with strong client-facing skills, a thorough understanding of UK payroll legislation, and a passion for delivering excellent service.
Key Qualifications & Skills:
- A minimum of 5 years experience within an accountancy practice or payroll bureau setting
- Deep understanding of current UK payroll legislation, statutory calculations, pensions, and PAYE/NI rules
- Experience using payroll software (e.g., BrightPay, Iris, Star, Xero, or Sage) and advanced Excel skills
- CIPP (Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals) qualification or equivalent is preferred, but relevant experience is equally valued.
Our client is able to offer the successful candidate hybrid working and an excellent benefits package. If you are interested in this position and meet the criteria above, please apply today
The firm would like to take on a proactive, detail-oriented Payroll Assistant Manager to join their fast-paced payroll bureau and play a key role in supporting both their clients and internal team.
As Payroll Assistant Manager, you will work closely with the Payroll Manager to oversee daily bureau operations and manage a client portfolio. You will act as a main point of contact for clients, ensuring high standards of accuracy, efficiency, and statutory compliance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee the end-to-end processing of weekly, monthly, and quarterly payrolls for a wide array of client accounts
- Helping to manage workflow for the payroll department
- Handle complex payroll queries including HMRC inquiries, pension auto-enrolment, statutory payments (SSP, SMP, SPP), and termination payments
- Manage payroll year-end procedures, including P60s, P11Ds, and statutory reporting
- Identify opportunities to streamline client payroll onboarding, system integrations, and internal bureau workflows
- Providing support to other departments at the firm, when required
We are looking for someone with strong client-facing skills, a thorough understanding of UK payroll legislation, and a passion for delivering excellent service.
Key Qualifications & Skills:
- A minimum of 5 years experience within an accountancy practice or payroll bureau setting
- Deep understanding of current UK payroll legislation, statutory calculations, pensions, and PAYE/NI rules
- Experience using payroll software (e.g., BrightPay, Iris, Star, Xero, or Sage) and advanced Excel skills
- CIPP (Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals) qualification or equivalent is preferred, but relevant experience is equally valued.
Our client is able to offer the successful candidate hybrid working and an excellent benefits package. If you are interested in this position and meet the criteria above, please apply today
Reference: 225410476
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Assistant Manager - Payroll
Posted on Jul 24, 2026 by CV-Library
Oxford Circus, Greater London, United Kingdom
Accountancy
Immediate Start
£45k - £50k Annual
Full-Time
We are recruiting for a growing, progressive accountancy practice based in the heart of London. They provide accountancy and payroll services to a diverse portfolio of clients, ranging from startups to established UK businesses.
The firm would like to take on a proactive, detail-oriented Payroll Assistant Manager to join their fast-paced payroll bureau and play a key role in supporting both their clients and internal team.
As Payroll Assistant Manager, you will work closely with the Payroll Manager to oversee daily bureau operations and manage a client portfolio. You will act as a main point of contact for clients, ensuring high standards of accuracy, efficiency, and statutory compliance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee the end-to-end processing of weekly, monthly, and quarterly payrolls for a wide array of client accounts
- Helping to manage workflow for the payroll department
- Handle complex payroll queries including HMRC inquiries, pension auto-enrolment, statutory payments (SSP, SMP, SPP), and termination payments
- Manage payroll year-end procedures, including P60s, P11Ds, and statutory reporting
- Identify opportunities to streamline client payroll onboarding, system integrations, and internal bureau workflows
- Providing support to other departments at the firm, when required
We are looking for someone with strong client-facing skills, a thorough understanding of UK payroll legislation, and a passion for delivering excellent service.
Key Qualifications & Skills:
- A minimum of 5 years experience within an accountancy practice or payroll bureau setting
- Deep understanding of current UK payroll legislation, statutory calculations, pensions, and PAYE/NI rules
- Experience using payroll software (e.g., BrightPay, Iris, Star, Xero, or Sage) and advanced Excel skills
- CIPP (Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals) qualification or equivalent is preferred, but relevant experience is equally valued.
Our client is able to offer the successful candidate hybrid working and an excellent benefits package. If you are interested in this position and meet the criteria above, please apply today
The firm would like to take on a proactive, detail-oriented Payroll Assistant Manager to join their fast-paced payroll bureau and play a key role in supporting both their clients and internal team.
As Payroll Assistant Manager, you will work closely with the Payroll Manager to oversee daily bureau operations and manage a client portfolio. You will act as a main point of contact for clients, ensuring high standards of accuracy, efficiency, and statutory compliance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee the end-to-end processing of weekly, monthly, and quarterly payrolls for a wide array of client accounts
- Helping to manage workflow for the payroll department
- Handle complex payroll queries including HMRC inquiries, pension auto-enrolment, statutory payments (SSP, SMP, SPP), and termination payments
- Manage payroll year-end procedures, including P60s, P11Ds, and statutory reporting
- Identify opportunities to streamline client payroll onboarding, system integrations, and internal bureau workflows
- Providing support to other departments at the firm, when required
We are looking for someone with strong client-facing skills, a thorough understanding of UK payroll legislation, and a passion for delivering excellent service.
Key Qualifications & Skills:
- A minimum of 5 years experience within an accountancy practice or payroll bureau setting
- Deep understanding of current UK payroll legislation, statutory calculations, pensions, and PAYE/NI rules
- Experience using payroll software (e.g., BrightPay, Iris, Star, Xero, or Sage) and advanced Excel skills
- CIPP (Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals) qualification or equivalent is preferred, but relevant experience is equally valued.
Our client is able to offer the successful candidate hybrid working and an excellent benefits package. If you are interested in this position and meet the criteria above, please apply today
Reference: 225410476
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