Assistant Payroll Manager

www.topfinancialjobs.co.uk - Jobboard; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Assistant Payroll Manager to join their dynamic team in Gloucestershire. This temporary role is crucial for supporting payroll through a new system implementation. The ideal candidate will possess extensive payroll knowledge and experience, ensuring compliance with statutory legislation while driving continuous improvements in payroll processes. If you are a high-skilled payroll professional ready to make an impact and coach team members, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a supportive environment where your expertise will be valued and contribute to the success of the organization.

Qualifications

• Extensive payroll knowledge and experience with new system implementation are essential.
• High-skilled payroll professional to support payroll through the new system go-live.

Responsibilities

• Assist teams in processing various payrolls and cover BAU processing when needed.
• Ensure all deadlines are met for accurate and timely employee payments.

Skills

Payroll Management

Regulatory Compliance

Team Leadership

Data Analysis

Education

CIPP Qualification

Degree in Finance or Accounting

Job description

We are currently recruiting for an Assistant Payroll Manager on a temporary contract based in Gloucestershire. The suitable candidate must be available and ready to start ASAP. Please find more details on the role below. If this is of interest, apply, and one of our consultants will contact you.

Assistant Payroll Manager - GL1

£20.98 PAYE or £26.87 UMB

Role Overview: High-skilled payroll professional to support payroll through the new system go-live. Extensive payroll knowledge and experience with new system implementation are essential.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Assist the teams in processing various payrolls and cover BAU processing when needed, such as during absences. Act as a point of escalation for issues with Team Managers.
2. Ensure all deadlines are met for accurate and timely employee payments, complying with statutory legislation and employment contracts, as well as internal audit standards.
3. Liaise with Finance to complete monthly payroll reconciliations and serve as the main contact for GL queries.
4. Stay updated on relevant regulations and legislation, assessing their impact, and updating policies and processes accordingly.
5. Identify and implement continuous improvements across payroll processes.
6. Assist with internal and external audits professionally and promptly.
7. Prepare data for Board reports and KPIs, ensuring clarity and usefulness of data.
8. Maintain up-to-date process documentation for internal use and employee guides.
9. Coach and develop payroll team members to enhance their performance.
10. Update the intranet with payroll information, deadlines, and FAQs.
11. Support and cover for the Payroll & Pensions Manager when required.