Assistant Payroll Manager – Client (UK & International) Full Time

Title: Assistant Payroll Manager – Client (UK & International)

Location: London

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £65,000 p/a plus bonus

We are seeking a confident and motivated individual to join an expanding international payroll team as an Assistant Payroll Manager. This position offers the opportunity to work with a diverse client base, many of whom are high-growth businesses within the global technology space. As a key member of the team, you’ll be responsible for overseeing a range of payroll services, focusing on both UK and international operations. You will take charge of a varied client portfolio and support a team of payroll professionals, helping to deliver exceptional service across multiple markets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the payroll process for a portfolio of complex clients, including international coordination and UK-based operations.
• Review UK payroll outputs to ensure accuracy, compliance with HMRC requirements, and pension auto-enrolment obligations.
• Oversee international payrolls handled by third-party providers, maintaining strong lines of communication and service standards.
• Support and guide junior team members, acting as their first point of contact for queries and day-to-day client communications.
• Authorise payroll payments and review funding submissions for client-managed payroll accounts.
• Lead on new client onboarding, attending introductory meetings and establishing payroll processes from the ground up.
• Play a key role in enhancing team performance through mentoring, knowledge sharing and helping to build internal capability.

What You’ll Bring

• CIPP qualification (or equivalent professional experience).
• Minimum of five to six years’ experience in payroll, ideally within a client services environment.
• Proven experience in managing your own client-facing payroll portfolio.
• Solid understanding of payroll legislation and best practice.
• Capable of independently reviewing and signing off on payrolls with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to deal directly with clients.
• Strong time management skills and the ability to prioritise tasks under pressure.

Ready to move your payroll career forward in an exciting and supportive environment?

Apply today for this Assistant Payroll Manager position and become part of a growing team where your experience, ideas, and enthusiasm will be truly valued.

JGA Recruitment Group Ltd (“We”) are committed to equality of opportunity for all applications regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

We are also committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. We are a specialist Payroll and HR recruitment agency and recruitment business as defined in the Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003 (our business).

These statements together with our privacy notices set out the basis on which any personal data we collect from you, or that you provide to us, will be processed by us.

Reference: 250725AC