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Assistant Payroll Manager

apetito UK

Location:
United Kingdom, Trowbridge

Category:
Finance

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

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Job Description:

Working alongside the Payroll Manager you will help lead the Payroll team as well as taking an active role in the processing of both weekly and monthly payrolls. You will motivate and support the payroll team to ensure they support the growth of our business by delivering operational effectiveness. You'll join a team which includes a Payroll & HR Systems Manager and three Payroll Specialists. As well as paying circa 2000 staff every week/month, our payroll team also administer employee databases and systems to track leave, time & attendance and references. You will be an experienced payroll professional, looking to expand your experience and grow your skills. This is an opportunity to take the lead on projects and payroll responsibilities. Full time, 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Based at our Trowbrige head office and on-site at least 3 days per week. Some flexibility may be required during busy periods.

Job Responsibility:

Deputising for the Payroll Manager
Assist with end-to-end processing of weekly and monthly payrolls ensuring all payrolls are completed accurately and on time
Ensuring all deductions are processed correctly and submitted within required timescales
Completion of month-end reports supplying information to managers across the business
Handling complex payroll queries
Completing reconciliations and payroll journals
Accurately record information for P11d’s
Stay up to date with legislation and tax laws affecting payroll operations
Share information as relevant within the Payroll team and wider business
Working with the Payroll Manager and the Payroll & HR Systems Manager to identify efficiencies and improvements for Payroll, HR and employees
Other duties as required
Supporting: Payroll and P11d Year End processing
Communication across the business
Audits and providing documentation when required
Supervision and direction of the payroll team

Requirements:

Proven end-to-end payroll experience
Experience administering payroll and/ or employee database systems
In depth knowledge of statutory payments, tax/NI calculations, auto-enrolment and NMW
CIPP qualified or working towards CIPP qualification
Experience supervising a team
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook packages
Strong accuracy and attention to detail
Able to work to tight deadlines
Plan and organise daily/weekly tasks, prioritise appropriately
Build strong relationships with both internal and external customers
Seeks opportunities to make improvements to processes and customer experiences
Adapts to changes quickly and positively, embracing new ideas
Pragmatic approach to problem solving while staying within the scope of rules and regulations

Nice to have:

Ability to use Microsoft Word and Excel to an advanced level
Experience of Zellis ResourceLink Payroll/HR system
Experience working with an integrated Time & Attendance system

What we offer:

Competitive salary – accredited Living Wage employer
25 days holiday per year, plus bank holidays
Option to purchase up to 5 additional days holiday per year
Discretionary annual bonus scheme
Pension scheme - employer matched contributions up to 4%
Life assurance scheme worth at least 1x annual salary
Subsidised canteen
Free parking
Free turkey or voucher at Christmas
Access to employee benefits including Perkbox with salary sacrifice options and retail discounts

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 19, 2025

Expiration:
December 28, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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