Deputy Payroll Manager - Anchor : Job Details

Deputy Payroll Manager 

Hybrid working with time spent in our Bradford officeSalary: up to £42k per annumContract Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Are you an experienced payroll professional looking for your next leadership role?

Anchor, England’s largest not-for-profit provider of housing and care for people in later life, is seeking a Deputy Payroll Manager to join our People Services team.

About the Role

As the Deputy Payroll Manager, you will play a key role in leading the delivery of a high-quality, customer-focused, and accurate payroll service. Reporting to the Admin & Payroll Manager, you will:

• Oversee monthly payroll processing, ensuring accuracy and compliance with HMRC and internal policies.
• Be the first point of contact for internal customers, offering specialist payroll support and system guidance.
• Manage reconciliations, annual reporting, and pension administration tasks.
• Produce payroll management information through business objects reporting.
• Lead, manage, and develop the payroll team to meet service standards, KPIs, and compliance requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement of payroll processes and systems.
• Ensure compliance with all internal and external regulatory standards.
• Contribute to the Pensions Governance Committee.
• Manage overpayment procedures and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.

About You

We’re looking for a motivated payroll professional with:

• Substantial knowledge of PAYE legislation, HMRC requirements, and payroll compliance.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment (preferably within a shared service setting).
• Strong leadership and organisational skills with a proactive approach.
• Excellent communication skills and a customer service mindset.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office and specialist payroll software – iTrent experience is a distinct advantage.
• Ability to analyse complex data and generate technical reports.
• Experience in payroll processing, including tax calculations, court orders, pensions, and statutory payments.
• A CIPP qualification or working towards one (desirable).

Why Join Anchor?

• Meaningful Work: Make a difference in the lives of older people through your expertise.
• Hybrid Working: Enjoy a flexible work arrangement with time spent in our Bradford office.
• Career Growth: Opportunities to develop and progress in a supportive environment.
• Great Benefits: Competitive salary, pension contributions, and a range of employee perks.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your payroll career, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply today and help us continue to provide outstanding services at Anchor

We will be reviewing applications as they come in and will close the advert once we've received enough. If you're interested, early applications are encouraged!

No Agencies please

Anchor – a great place to work

Anchor is England’s largest not-for-profit providers of care and housing for older people. Our heartfelt ambition is to transform housing and care so everyone can have a home where they love living in later life.

We’re not-for-profit which means every penny we make or save is invested in the people who live with us, the places they live and the people who work here. That means a better standard of care and customer service, better wages, more investment in training and development and improved facilities.

A rewarding environment

From health and happiness to finance and your career, we’ll give you all the support you need.

Health & happiness

• Gym, fitness and wellbeing discounts
• Mental health support
• Flexible working options
• Access to online GP appointments

Finance

• Pension plan – contribute between 4% and 8% and we’ll match it or better
• Quick and easy pension transfer service
• Savings and financial advice, loans, free life assurance
• Discounts on shopping, holidays, phones, technology and more

Career

• Ongoing personal and professional development programme
• Leadership Pathways online learning resources
• Career progression and promotion opportunities

To see our full range of benefits, check out our dedicated being well website Please follow the link or copy and paste https:// into your browser 

Celebrating diversity, celebrating you

Anchor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We aim to celebrate diversity and inclusion in all that we do, as we know that the more diverse our colleagues are, the better care and support we can give to our residents and each other.  

We are proud to have an LGBT+ group for our residents, and also Disability, LGBT+ and race and ethnicity colleague networks. These work to celebrate diversity, address concerns, review policy and practice and empower their members.  We also have an Inclusive Ambassador network to allow all colleagues to be part of promoting diversity and to be an ally to others.

We are a Gold Standard Inclusive Employer, a Stonewall Diversity Champion, Menopause Friendly and a signatory to the Care Leaver Covenant, HouseProud Pledge and Age Friendly Employer Pledge schemes.