Assistant Payroll Manager

Your new companyOur client, a global manufacturing organisation, is seeking an experienced Assistant Payroll Manager to join their team on a 6-month fixed-term contract. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established payroll function during a particularly busy period and make an immediate impact within a fast-paced environment.Working closely with the Payroll Manager, you will play a key role in delivering an accurate, compliant, and efficient payroll service across multiple UK sites. Ensuring employees are paid correctly and on time, payroll legislation and HMRC requirements are adhered to, and continuous improvements are driven across payroll processes.Working hours: 8:30am - 5:00pm (37.hours per week)Location: Wantage (Fully office-based)Start Date: ASAPYour new roleAssist in the delivery of end-to-end monthly UK and EMEA payrolls for c.500 employees across multiple sites, ensuring accuracy and timely completion.Process and review all payroll inputs, including salary adjustments, overtime, bonuses, deductions, pensions, auto-enrolment, and statutory payments.Review and validate payroll data through detailed reconciliations, variance analysis, and control account balancing.Produce payroll-related reports, journals, and support financial control processes.Act as a key point of contact for payroll queries, proactively investigating and resolving discrepancies in a timely manner.Ensure full compliance with UK payroll legislation, including HMRC regulations, RTI ..... full job details .....