Assistant Payroll Manager

Permanent Post

Central London

Hybrid working

Our client is seeking an experienced Assistant Payroll Manager to join their busy team on a permanent basis.

Duties include:

• Manage and oversee the end-to-end monthly payroll process for over 5000 employees using the Midland i-Trent payroll system.
• Ensure employees are paid accurately and on time.
• Process salaries, bonuses, overtime, commissions, and deductions.
• Processing payroll including BACS payments, FPS, EPS.
• Completing monthly reports and reconciliations.
• Ensure payroll complies with tax laws, employment regulations, and company policies.
• Stay up to date with changes in payroll legislation (e.g., tax rates, pension rules, statutory payments).
• Handle statutory reporting (e.g., HMRC submissions in the UK, RTI).
• Calculate and process Tax NI contributions.
• Pension contributions - LGPS, TPS and complex pension scheme management.
• Processing other deductions (benefits, student loans, etc.).
• Ensure correct remittance to authorities and third parties.
• Manage Midland i-Trent payroll software systems and integrations with HR/finance systems.
• Maintain accurate employee data and records.
• Implement system upgrades or process improvements.
• Supervise and support payroll team members.
• Provide training and guidance on payroll procedures.
• Allocate workload and ensure deadlines are met.
• Reconcile payroll accounts and ensure financial accuracy.
• Prepare reports for finance, HR, and senior leadership.
• Support audits (internal and external).
• Respond to escalated payroll queries from employees.
• Resolve discrepancies, errors, or disputes.
• Provide explanations on payslips, taxes, and deductions.
• Ensure controls are in place to prevent payroll errors or fraud.
• Maintain audit trails and documentation.
• Support compliance checks and external audits.

You will have:

• Ability to spot discrepancies and prevent payroll errors.
• Ensures accuracy in calculations, reporting, and compliance.
• Interprets payroll data, reconciles accounts, and identifies trends.
• Solves complex payroll issues quickly and effectively.
• Solid understanding of payroll regulations, tax laws, and statutory requirements.
• Keeps up to date with changes and applies them correctly.
• Ability to manage, mentor, and develop payroll staff.
• Delegates effectively and ensures deadlines are met.
• Clearly explains payroll matters to employees and stakeholders.
• Handles queries and sensitive issues professionally.
• Handles sensitive financial and personal data responsibly.
• Maintains trust and complies with data protection requirements.
• Manages multiple deadlines (pay cycles, reporting, compliance submissions).
• Prioritises tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Resolves payroll discrepancies, system issues, and compliance risks.
• Makes sound decisions under pressure.
• MUST be confident using Midland i-Trent payroll system and HR/finance platforms.

If you have all of the above, then please apply now.

No sponsorship available for this post.