Payroll Operations Lead – London (Hybrid)

Focus Partners Wealth; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Pension plan

Annual bonus potential

Job summary

Focus Partners Wealth in London is seeking a Payroll Assistant Manager to maintain accurate payroll records for a broad client portfolio and work closely with Account Managers.

The role is based in our London office with a four-month probation and potential for hybrid working. You will assist with monthly payrolls for ~100 clients and with year-end PAYE, ensuring timely, compliant payroll processing. Strong Excel skills and attention to detail are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in end-to-end payroll processing.
• Experience managing a portfolio of client payrolls weekly and monthly.
• Experience with payroll software: QuickBooks, Xero, BrightPay or PAYE Tools.
• Strong knowledge of payroll legislation and Auto Enrolment basics.
• Excellent communication, accuracy, and Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain payroll information and records in line with statutory requirements.
• Resolve issues related to payroll production.
• Assist with monthly payrolls for ~100 clients.
• Assist with year-end PAYE requirements.
• Liaise with staff to ensure timely payroll information.

Skills

Payroll processing

Portfolio management

Payroll software

Legislation knowledge

Auto Enrolment

Excel

Communication

Tools

QuickBooks

Xero

BrightPay

PAYE Tools

Job description

Focus Partners Wealth in London is seeking a Payroll Assistant Manager to maintain accurate payroll records for a broad client portfolio and work closely with Account Managers.

The role is based in our London office with a four-month probation and potential for hybrid working. You will assist with monthly payrolls for ~100 clients and with year-end PAYE, ensuring timely, compliant payroll processing. Strong Excel skills and attention to detail are essential.