Assistant Payroll Manager

Butler Rose; Wantage; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Butler Rose is assisting a large international manufacturing organisation in Wantage to recruit an Assistant Payroll Manager on a 3-month contract. You will work closely with the Payroll Manager to deliver accurate payroll processing in a fast-paced environment.

The role covers end-to-end payroll processing, compliance with UK payroll legislation, HMRC RTI submissions, and day-to-day payroll operations. A hands-on, detail-focused teammate is essential.

Qualifications

• Previous UK payroll experience is essential.
• Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation and HMRC requirements.
• Experience with payroll systems such as ADP, Workday, Sage, SAP, or similar.
• Strong Excel and data management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
• The ability to work effectively to tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Supporting end-to-end payroll processing
• Managing salary changes, overtime, bonuses, and deductions
• Resolving payroll queries and discrepancies
• Assisting with HMRC compliance, RTI submissions, and year-end activities
• Preparing payroll reports, reconciliations, and variance analysis
• Supporting and guiding payroll team members

Skills

UK payroll experience

HMRC compliance knowledge

Payroll systems (ADP, Workday, Sage,  

Excel and data management

Attention to detail

Deadline-driven

Tools

ADP

Workday

Sage

SAP

Job description

Assistant Payroll Manager

Wantage | 3-Month Contract (initially) | £17.95ph - £20.51ph

Our client, a large international manufacturing organisation based in Wantage, is seeking an experienced Assistant Payroll Manager to join their team on an initial 3-month contract.

This is a hands-on role supporting the delivery of an accurate and efficient payroll service within a busy, fast-paced environment. Working closely with the Payroll Manager, you'll play a key role in payroll processing, compliance, employee query resolution, and day-to-day payroll operations.

Key responsibilities

• Supporting end-to-end payroll processing
• Managing salary changes, overtime, bonuses, and deductions
• Resolving payroll queries and discrepancies
• Assisting with HMRC compliance, RTI submissions, and year-end activities
• Preparing payroll reports, reconciliations, and variance analysis
• Supporting and guiding payroll team members

Key skills required

• Previous UK payroll experience is essential
• Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation and HMRC requirements
• Experience with payroll systems such as ADP, Workday, Sage, SAP, or similar
• Strong Excel and data management skills
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving abilities
• The ability to work effectively to tight deadlines

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established global business and make an immediate impact within a supportive payroll team. Initially a 3-month period to support a busy period within the business but could be extended to a longer period and possibly made permanent.

Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.