Global Payroll Implementation Assistant Manager
UK Visa Sponsorship Analytics
Occupation TypeBook-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks
Occupation Code Skill LevelMedium Skilled
Sponsorship Salary Threshold
£41,700
(£21.38 per hour)
Standard minimum applies
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Description
Application Deadline: 24 April 2026
Department: Global Payroll
Location: London
DISCOVER YOUR POTENTIAL. BUILD YOUR CAREER. JOIN US AT AAB.
AAB is a leading professional services firm operating across the UK, Ireland, and the USA. We specialise in the mid-market, supporting individuals, family businesses, and organisations with a full suite of services including audit, tax, corporate finance, payroll, people consultancy, and wealth management. With 1,000+ team members, we deliver expert support to clients all over the world.
EVERYONE HAS THE AABILITY TO SUCCEED- WE’LL HELP YOU GET THERE.
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We succeed together as one team, building strong client relationships through passion, empathy, and straightforward advice. That’s what makes AAB different. We invest in brilliant talent across every area of the business, offering tailored training, professional qualifications, and continuous support to help you grow.
Your growth matters to us. We’ll give you the tools, encouragement, and opportunities to lead, learn, and make an impact. Guided by our six core values, we foster a culture where collaboration, trust, and enthusiasm thrive.
AABSOLUTELY DEDICATED TO HELPING YOU ACHIEVE YOUR GOALS
At AAB, your career is what you make it. We are here to help you turn ambition into action, whether that’s becoming a technical expert, a future leader, or someone who simply makes a difference every day. If you're ready to be part of a team that’s united by purpose and driven by values, we’d love to hear from you.
ESG COMMITTMENT
We take our responsibility seriously. From reducing our environmental impact, to supporting education through training and talent programmes, to giving back to our local communities with our charitable initiative ABBIE- ESG is part of who we are.
ROLE PURPOSE
Key duties & responsibilities:
- Lead the end-to-end implementation of new global and international payrolls, ensuring delivery against defined project plans and timelines
- Oversee payroll processing activities during implementation and transition phases, managing risks and resolving issues, escalating only where necessary
- Support and coordinate day-to-day payroll operations to ensure deadlines are met and employer/employee queries are resolved accurately and efficiently
- Own and review client-specific payroll process manuals and implementation documentation, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and consistency
- Act as a key point of contact for global Payroll Partners, ensuring required data is obtained and local compliance requirements are understood and applied
- Maintain and enhance a central knowledge library covering payroll processes and legislation across supported countries
- Lead testing activities, including system testing, parallel runs, and post-implementation reviews, ensuring successful payroll go-live
- Identify process inefficiencies and drive improvements to enhance payroll delivery and scalability
- Provide guidance and support to Analysts and Advisors on payroll-related queries and issue resolution during implementation phases
- Monitor changes in payroll legislation and assess potential impacts, escalating and advising stakeholders as appropriate
- Strong payroll experience, with exposure to international or global payrolls
- Proven experience managing or leading payroll implementations or transitions
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver to tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Strong attention to detail with well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills
- Experience working with client payroll data and handling confidential information with discretion
We want you to feel supported inside and outside of work. That’s why we offer a benefits package designed for your wellbeing, lifestyle, and career.
Time Off & Family Support
- Annual leave (plus public holidays), with the option to buy or carry over leave
- Enhanced parental leave (maternity, paternity, adoption)
- Paid volunteering day to support causes that matter to you
- Private Medical Insurance (PMI) for you and the option to cover family members
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for 24/7 mental health and wellbeing support
- Death in Service benefit
- Competitive pension scheme
- Life assurance policies to support you and your family
- Hybrid working model
- Agile working culture that supports flexible hours and smarter working
- Modern office spaces designed for collaboration, focus, and wellbeing
Unsolicited CVs sent to AAB by Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted for this position. AAB operates a direct sourcing model and where agency assistance is required, the Talent Acquisition team will engage directly with our recruitment partners.