Assistant Payroll Manager

Assistant Payroll Manager

Full-Time 30000 - 40000 Β£ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Robert Half

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Support accurate payroll operations across multiple UK sites and resolve payroll queries.
  • Company: Join a dynamic business in Wantage with a focus on compliance and accuracy.
  • Benefits: Gain valuable experience on a 6-month contract with potential for future opportunities.
  • Other info: Collaborative environment with a commitment to diversity and professional growth.
  • Why this job: Make an impact by ensuring smooth payroll processes and compliance with UK legislation.
  • Qualifications: Previous payroll experience and strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation required.

The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 Β£ per year.

Assistant Payroll Manager (6-Month Temporary Contract) Wantage

Robert Half Ltd are pleased to be working with a business based in Wantage that are looking for an Assistant Payroll Manager to support the delivery of accurate, compliant payroll operations across multiple UK payrolls on a 6-month temporary contract.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support monthly payroll processing across multiple UK sites
  • Process payroll changes including pay, bonuses, deductions, pensions, and statutory payments
  • Complete reconciliations, variance analysis, journals, and control account checks
  • Ensure compliance with HMRC, RTI, pensions auto-enrolment, and year-end reporting (P60s, P11Ds)
  • Maintain payroll records in systems such as ADP, Sage, Workday, or SAP
  • Resolve payroll queries and monitor shared inboxes
  • Support system upgrades, testing, and process improvements
  • Assist and guide payroll administrators

Key Requirements

  • Previous payroll experience in high-volume, multi-site environments
  • Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation
  • Strong Excel and payroll system skills
  • High attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
Robert Half

Contact Details:

Robert Half Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Assistant Payroll Manager

Payroll Processing
UK Payroll Legislation
Excel Skills
ADP
Sage
Workday
SAP