Payroll Assistant Manager

Assistant Payroll ManagerLocation: PrestonSalary: Competitive + excellent benefits Are you a payroll professional ready to step into a role where your expertise genuinely shapes people, processes, and performance? We're partnering with a leading accountancy firm to recruit an Assistant Payroll Manager who thrives in a people-focused, forward-thinking environment. This is your chance to join a firm that puts its people first. With award-winning development programmes, a supportive leadership structure, and a culture built on growth and collaboration, you'll have the freedom to elevate your career while making a meaningful impact. What You'll Be Doing • Managing client payrolls across weekly, bi-weekly and monthly cycles • Ensuring payroll accuracy through data checks and compliance • Identifying opportunities to expand payroll services and support business development • Building strong relationships with clients, intermediaries and external partners • Supporting junior team members through delegation, review and constructive feedback • Contributing to team management including appraisals, billing and workflow planning • Staying up to date with industry changes and sharing insights with clients and colleagues What We're Looking For • CIPP Foundation qualification • Experience managing multiple payrolls in a bureau or practice environment • Strong communication skills and a proactive, people-centred approach • Confidence in reviewing work, coaching others and improving processes What's In It For You • Agile working with core hours (10am-2pm) + 2 days WFH • 33 days holiday including bank holidays, with the option to buy/sell 5 days • Employee recognition awards and performance bonuses • Comprehensive wellbeing support, including 24/7 EAP, counselling and virtual GP • Clear progression pathways and a supportive management structure • A culture that values you as an individual, not a number If you're ready to step into a role where your voice matters and your expertise is celebrated, we'd love to hear from you.