Client Payroll - Assistant Manager

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our International Payroll team as an Assistant Payroll Manager.

You will be joining as an integral part of a growing team of professionals, working on a variety of interesting clients with real career opportunities. You will receive further on the job training and will be provided with the opportunity to learn about new territories to develop in-country knowledge and cultural communications / awareness.

This role will predominantly be dedicated to reviewing UK payroll and coordinating international payrolls for your own portfolio of these companies. The role will also comprise of a proportion of full reviews of UK payrolls and managing operational projects, as we look to grow and develop your review and managerial skills. The role holder will need strong payroll experience and the ability to work to strict monthly deadlines.

We have a particular focus on the international tech sector and advise some of the most exciting and fastest growing companies in the world.

Key Accountabilities

• Managing a portfolio of complex UK and international clients, including share incentive activity & modified payroll
• Reviewing monthly UK payrolls, including HM Revenue & Customs and Auto Enrolment reporting
• Supervision of international payrolls
• Liaison with our network of international payroll providers & HMRC
• Supervision of Consultants, Analysts & Administrators within the team. Their first point of contact to assist with clients and their employees, answering queries & liaison
• Review of funding requests, banking and payments from the clients' payroll accounts
• Approving payroll payments
• Setting up and onboarding new clients
• Attending meetings and calls with new & existing clients
• Playing an active role in your area of expertise, a point of reference for sharing knowledge and information with colleagues, collaborating to improve internal capability, including training and mentoring of new team members
• Identifying & implementing system / process enhancements

Knowledge and Experience

• Minimum 5-6 years' experience
• Strong experience in managing your own client facing portfolio is essential
• Good time management, ability to manage own tasks & work to tight deadlines
• Ability to take initiative and be proactive
• Experience in reviewing and signing off payrolls
• Very strong communication skills (both verbal and written English) and confidence when dealing with clients
• Good team player
• Excellent technical ability & Strong IT /Excel skills
• Experience with UK payroll software, Brain system is desirable but not necessary
• A willingness to learn and grow within a commercial environment where client care is the primary focus
• An analytical approach with good attention to detail

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