Payroll Assistant Manager

Brightwork Limited; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working (2 days in office)

Job summary

Brightwork Limited is seeking a Payroll Assistant Manager in the Glasgow area, offering hybrid work with 2 days in the office and 3 days remote. You will lead a payroll team to deliver accurate and timely payroll services across a varied client portfolio, while handling complex payroll matters as an escalation point.

The role requires proven senior payroll experience, people management skills, and strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation.

Qualifications

• Senior payroll experience with leadership in a payroll team.
• Experience managing multiple payrolls and deadlines.
• Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation and compliance.
• Experience using IRIS, STAR or BrightPay is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of Payroll Advisors, Analysts and Assistants.
• Oversee day-to-day team performance, workloads and service delivery.
• Manage a portfolio of payroll clients and end-to-end payroll processing.
• Escalate complex payroll queries and ensure accuracy and deadlines.
• Build strong client relationships and support process improvements.

Skills

Senior payroll experience

People management

UK payroll compliance

Multiple payrolls

Communication skills

Leadership

Tools

IRIS

STAR

BrightPay

Job description

• Payroll Assistant Manager

  Glasgow, Stirling or Aberdeen | Hybrid (2 Days Office / 3 Days Home)
  Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits

  Brightwork are delighted to be supporting a growing and well-established organisation in their search for a Payroll Assistant Manager to join their highly regarded payroll team.

  This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced payroll professional with strong leadership skills to manage a team while overseeing the successful delivery of payroll services across a varied client portfolio.

  The Role

  Reporting into senior management, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day management of a payroll team, ensuring payrolls are delivered accurately, compliantly and on time. Alongside managing team performance, workloads and development, you will maintain responsibility for your own portfolio of payroll clients and act as an escalation point for complex payroll matters.

  Key Responsibilities

  • Manage, lead and develop a team of Payroll Advisors, Analysts and Assistants
  • Oversee day-to-day team performance, workload allocation and service delivery
  • Conduct reviews, provide performance feedback and support team development
  • Manage a portfolio of payroll clients and oversee end-to-end payroll processing
  • Act as the escalation point for complex payroll and client queries
  • Ensure payrolls are delivered accurately, compliantly and within agreed deadlines
  • Build and maintain strong client relationships
  • Support process improvement initiatives and payroll projects

  About You

  • Proven experience in a senior payroll position
  • Previous people management experience within a payroll environment
  • Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation and compliance
  • Experience managing multiple payrolls and competing deadlines
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills
  • Bureau or accountancy practice experience would be advantageous
  • Experience using IRIS, STAR or BrightPay payroll software is essential

  What's on Offer

  • Hybrid working (2 days in office)
  • Competitive salary and benefits package
  • Clear progression opportunities
  • Supportive and collaborative culture
  • Ongoing training and professional development

  If you're an experienced payroll professional looking for a role that combines technical payroll expertise, client management and team leadership, we'd love to hear from you.