Assistant Payroll Manager

Job Title: Assistant Payroll Manager
Contract Type: Temporary (3-Month Contract)
Location: Gloucester Centre
Start Date: May 2025
Pay Rate: £20.98 per hour

Key Responsibilities

• Payroll Processing:
Assist teams with processing various payrolls and provide support to ensure BAU processing continuity during absences. Act as a point of escalation for team managers regarding payroll issues.

• Timely and Accurate Payroll:
Ensure all payroll deadlines are met so that employees are paid accurately and on time in accordance with statutory legislation, employment contracts, and internal audit standards.

• Finance Liaison:
Collaborate with the Finance department to complete monthly payroll reconciliations and serve as the primary contact for queries.

• Regulation and Compliance:
Stay updated on relevant regulations and legislation. Evaluate the impact of any changes and update the wider team and internal policies and processes accordingly.

• Continuous Improvement:
Proactively identify and implement improvements across payroll processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

• Audit Support:
Assist with internal and external audits, ensuring all requests are handled in a timely and professional manner.

• Reporting and Documentation:
Support the preparation of data for Board reports and KPIs, ensuring data is clear, useful, and accessible. Maintain up-to-date process documentation for internal use and employee guides.

• Team Development:
Coach and develop other members of the payroll team to help them excel in their roles.

• Managerial Support:
Provide support and cover for the Payroll & Pensions Manager as required.

If you are a detail-oriented payroll professional looking for a temporary role with the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, we’d love to hear from you.

For more information or to submit your application, please send your cv to (url removed)

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