Payroll Assistant Manager (Enterprise)

Aab; Kingswells; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Parental leave

Volunteer day

Private Medical Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Death in Service benefit

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Hybrid working

Agile working

Modern office

Job summary

AAB is a leading professional services firm delivering payroll, tax and advisory services across the UK. The Payroll Assistant Manager will lead the domestic payroll function, ensuring timely and accurate payroll processing and regulatory compliance.

This permanent role is based in Aberdeen and sits within the Domestic Payroll department. You will work with a team to research complex payroll issues, support training, and contribute to process improvements while maintaining high service standards

Qualifications

• Higher Grade/A Level or equivalent required.
• Relevant professional qualifications required.
• University degree 2:1 minimum classification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process payrolls and manage payroll tasks.
• Research and resolve complex payroll issues and changes in legislation.
• Delegate tasks and manage workload to maximise team productivity.
• Supervise the payroll team and provide feedback and support.
• Ensure compliance with technical and operational standards and service delivery.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

MS Office

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Legislation knowledge

Education

Higher Grade/A Level or equivalent

Relevant professional qualifications

University degree 2:1 minimum

Tools

MS Outlook

MS Word

MS Excel

Relevant software packages

Job description

Payroll Assistant Manager (Enterprise)

Application Deadline: 26 August 2026

Department: Domestic Payroll

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Aberdeen

Description

DISCOVER YOUR POTENTIAL. BUILD YOUR CAREER. JOIN US AT AAB.

AAB is a leading professional services firm operating across the UK, Ireland, and the USA. We specialise in the mid-market, supporting individuals, family businesses, and organisations with a full suite of services including audit, tax, corporate finance, payroll, people consultancy, and wealth management. With 1,000+ team members, we deliver expert support to clients all over the world.

EVERYONE HAS THE AABILITY TO SUCCEED- WE’LL HELP YOU GET THERE.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We succeed together as one team, building strong client relationships through passion, empathy, and straightforward advice. That’s what makes AAB different. We invest in brilliant talent across every area of the business, offering tailored training, professional qualifications, and continuous support to help you grow.

Your growth matters to us. We’ll give you the tools, encouragement, and opportunities to lead, learn, and make an impact. Guided by our six core values, we foster a culture where collaboration, trust, and enthusiasm thrive.

AABSOLUTELY DEDICATED TO HELPING YOU ACHIEVE YOUR GOALS

At AAB, your career is what you make it. We are here to help you turn ambition into action, whether that’s becoming a technical expert, a future leader, or someone who simply makes a difference every day. If you're ready to be part of a team that’s united by purpose and driven by values, we’d love to hear from you.

ESG COMMITMENT

We take our responsibility seriously. From reducing our environmental impact, to supporting education through training and talent programmes, to giving back to our local communities with our charitable initiative ABBIE- ESG is part of who we are.

ROLE PURPOSE

Main tasks of the role:

• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the firm’s technical and operational methods, processes, procedures and standards of work required, dealing with increasingly complex client requirements and tasks
• Demonstrate ability to research and conclude on complex technical problems and to handle difficult engagements
• Delegate work to the team, as and when required, control workload, ensure that what is expected is clearly explained, provide support and hold the team accountable
• Take responsibility for the work of the team, review their work, provide feedback and address learning points, and maximise team productivity and utilisation
• As appropriate to your role, manage and control financial and operational aspects of your work for clients, including scope creep and maximisation of productive time
• Work in an agile way to supervise several assignments concurrently, ensuring timeous and satisfactory delivery to colleagues and clients
• Consistently bring technical work to successful conclusions, meeting agreed deadlines within time and budget
• Develop relationships with clients, suppliers, stakeholders, their staff and their professional advisors, and develop your profile internally and externally
• Understand the services offered by your department and the wider firm, and identify areas where the firm could assist clients and colleagues
• Continue to establish self as an advisor with colleagues, clients and business contacts, dealing with queries effectively
• Identify client service and internal process improvements, actively promote ideas and suggestions and participate in the firm’s commitment to continuous improvement
• Demonstrate increasing commercial awareness
• Assist with the marketing strategy of the firm
• Be an ambassador for the firm, taking opportunities for networking and client entertaining events

Technical tasks:

• Process payrolls, seeking guidance where required from Payroll Manager or relevant EPP Service Line
• Maintain technical knowledge and actively investigate future changes to payroll legislation, suggest and implement required changes to processes and procedures
• Identify the requirement for, develop and present training to the team on technical updates and procedural changes
• Drive, manage and support specialist technical roles and projects as required
• Maintain accurate and effective client process manuals ensuring manuals within the department are of the required standard
• Maintain an understanding of all payroll team related software. Resolve queries with software providers when issues arise, adapt processes and procedures as necessary
• Manage the day-to-day operation of the team to ensure payroll deadlines are met and employer and employee enquires are satisfactorily handled

• Support advisors with the management and resolution of significant challenges relating to clients whilst raising awareness to the management team

Experience & qualifications

Professional Qualifications and Education

Required

• Higher Grade/A Level or equivalent
• Relevant professional qualifications

Preferred

• University degree 2:1 minimum classification

Preferred Experience

• Previous experience of working in a similar role
• Experience of working to tight deadlines
• Experience of handling a client portfolio
• Experience of supervising staff
• Experience of technical compliance and advisory work

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Excellent organisational skills
• Strong communication skills – both written and oral
• Knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and relevant software packages
• Attention to detail
• Problem solving skills
• Working knowledge of relevant legislation and industry best practice

Required Attributes

• Good team player with the ability to build effective relationships at all levels
• Ability to work on own initiative and to tight deadlines
• Self-motivated, with an ability to develop ideas into practice

The list of duties is not intended to be exhaustive but highlights a number of key tasks. The requirement to undertake additional duties which might reasonably be expected also form part of the function of the role.

WHAT AAB OFFER

We want you to feel supported inside and outside of work. That’s why we offer a benefits package designed for your wellbeing, lifestyle, and career.

Time Off & Family Support

• Annual leave (plus public holidays), with the option to buy or carry over leave
• Enhanced parental leave (maternity, paternity, adoption)
• Paid volunteering day to support causes that matter to you

Health & Wellbeing

• Private Medical Insurance (PMI) for you and the option to cover family members
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for 24/7 mental health and wellbeing support
• Death in Service benefit

Financial Security

• Competitive pension scheme
• Life assurance policies to support you and your family

Flexible & Agile Working

• Hybrid working model
• Agile working culture that supports flexible hours and smarter working
• Modern office spaces designed for collaboration, focus, and wellbeing

Disclaimer

Unsolicited CVs sent to AAB by Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted for this position. AAB operates a direct sourcing model and where agency assistance is required, the Talent Acquisition team will engage directly with our recruitment partners.