Assistant Payroll Manager
Job description
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This client is renowned within its sector & a true leader in what they do. As a business they are highly acquisitive and always looking to grow and expand.
Due to a recent acquisition and a small internal change, they are looking to hire an Assistant Payroll Manager to join them on a permanent basis.
As the Assistant Payroll Manager, you will be responsible for:
- Supporting with start to finish payroll processing for a very high volume weekly & monthly payroll
- Overseeing all statutory deductions - including PAYE, SSP, SPP, SMP, NI
- Stepping in and resolving escalated payroll related queries
- Working with the Payroll Manager and carrying out 121s & appraisals
- Identifying and delivering development and training plans
- Support with an ongoing payroll implementation projects
Experience you will need:
- Previous high volume payroll processing experience
- Previous staff management experience and/ or senior to experience
- An eye for detail and an appetite to join a fast paced and busy team
An attractive salary and good benefits are available with this role. There is also free parking and an option to have some home working!
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Key skills
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Application advice
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⭐ Highlight your high volume payroll processing experience at the top of your CV as this is specifically mentioned as essential
📊 Quantify your payroll experience: 'Processed 2,500+ employee weekly payroll with 99.8% accuracy'
🎯 Emphasise your statutory deductions expertise (PAYE, SSP, SPP, SMP, NI) as these are core requirements
🤝 Showcase your staff management experience with concrete examples of team leadership and appraisals
🌐 Mention any payroll implementation projects you've been involved in as they have ongoing projects
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- •Processed 1,800+ employee weekly payroll with 99.9% accuracy, managing PAYE, NI and statutory deductions worth £2.3M monthly
- •Led payroll implementation project for 450 new employees following company acquisition, completing integration 2 weeks ahead of schedule
- •Conducted 24 performance appraisals annually and delivered training programmes that reduced payroll query escalations by 35%
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Dear Hiring Manager,
Portfolio Payroll's reputation as a sector leader and your recent acquisition growth makes this Assistant Payroll Manager position exactly the career progression I'm seeking. My expertise in high volume payroll processing and statutory deductions (PAYE, SSP, SPP, SMP, NI) aligns perfectly with your requirements.
My background in managing complex weekly and monthly payrolls, combined with staff management experience, positions me well to support your team's development through 121s and appraisals whilst maintaining the accuracy essential for high volume processing.
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Interview questions
10 questions generated from this advert.
Technical
- ›How would you handle processing a high volume weekly payroll with tight deadlines?
- ›Explain the differences between SSP, SPP, and SMP calculations
- ›What steps would you take to resolve a complex PAYE query?
- ›How do you ensure accuracy when processing National Insurance contributions?
- ›Describe your experience with payroll implementation projects
Behavioural
- ›Tell me about a time you had to manage an escalated payroll query
- ›Describe a situation where you had to deliver training to team members
- ›How do you prioritise tasks in a fast-paced payroll environment?
- ›Give an example of when you identified and resolved a payroll process improvement
- ›Tell me about your experience conducting performance appraisals
STAR answer examples
Model answers using the Situation-Task-Action-Result framework. Adapt to your own experience.
Tell me about a time you had to manage an escalated payroll query
Describe a situation where you had to deliver training to team members