Assistant Payroll Manager 📍 London / Colchester / Maidenhead (Hybrid) 💰 £47,000 – £54,500 Contract: Permanent The Role A client-facing payroll leadership role within a professional services environment, supporting the delivery of high-quality payroll services while developing and managing a team. You’ll oversee a portfolio of clients, ensuring accurate and timely payroll delivery while contributing to business growth and service improvement. Key Responsibilities * Oversee day-to-day payroll operations across a portfolio of clients * Manage weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly payroll cycles * Review payroll data to ensure accuracy and compliance * Support and develop junior team members, including reviewing work and providing feedback * Manage team performance, appraisals, and workload allocation * Act as a key point of contact for client payroll queries * Identify opportunities to enhance payroll services and support business development * Build relationships with clients, intermediaries, and external stakeholders * Stay up to date with payroll legislation and industry developments The Ideal Candidate * Strong end-to-end UK payroll experience (multi-frequency preferred) * Experience supervising or managing a payroll team * Background in payroll bureau or professional services environment advantageous * Strong client-facing and stak...