Assistant Payroll Manager

About the role

We are seeking an Assistant Payroll Manager on a six‑month fixed‑term contract to support accurate and compliant payroll operations for a multi‑site business in Wantage. You will work closely with payroll administrators and the wider finance team to ensure timely processing and reporting.

Key responsibilities

• Support monthly payroll processing across multiple UK sites.
• Process payroll changes including pay, bonuses, deductions, pensions, and statutory payments.
• Complete reconciliations, variance analysis, journal entries, and control account checks.
• Ensure compliance with HMRC, RTI, pension auto‑enrolment, and year‑end reporting (P60s, P11Ds).
• Maintain payroll records in systems such as ADP, Sage, Workday, or SAP.
• Resolve payroll queries and monitor shared inboxes.
• Assist with system upgrades, testing, and process improvements.
• Provide guidance and support to payroll administrators.

Required profile

• Previous payroll experience in high‑volume, multi‑site environments.
• Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation.
• High attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.

Required skills

• Excel
• ADP
• Sage
• Workday
• SAP