Assistant Payroll Manager

£40,000-42,000 a year, pro rata plus benefits

Location:

The O2

Appointment Type:

Permanent

Closing Date:

23 March 2025

Working Pattern:

22.5 hours a week, Monday to Friday (the hours can be worked over 3, 4 or 5 days)

Company:

AEG Europe

Headquartered in London, AEG Europe is a subsidiary of AEG, the world's leading sports and live entertainment company. AEG Europe's extensive portfolio of live entertainment and sports assets across the region includes: an array of best-in-class venues, such as The O2 and Eventim Apollo in London; Barclays Arena in Hamburg; Uber Arena, Uber Platz and Uber Eats Music Hall in Berlin; and Accor Arena in Paris; as well as renowned music festivals, including American Express presents BST Hyde Park in London and Rock en Seine in Paris. Our venues host some of the world's best sports events and are home to prestigious sports franchises, including AEG's own Berlin Eisbären ice hockey team at the Uber Arena.

Are you looking for your next role in payroll?

Want to work for a company named in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work?

The People & Culture team at AEG is seeking an Assistant Payroll Manager to help deliver best-in-class payroll services across our UK businesses.

Your Impact:

• Manage multiple UK payrolls alongside the Senior Payroll Operations Manager
• Serve as the go-to expert on payroll, salary exchange schemes, and pension legislation
• Deliver accurate payroll accounting journals and reconciliations
• Oversee payrolled benefits and all P11d reporting requirements
• Spearhead continuous improvement initiatives using advanced Microsoft tools
• Support seamless payroll transitions during acquisitions, divestments, or TUPE arrangements
• Create an exceptional self-service experience for employees and managers
• Build strong relationships with vendors and stakeholders to drive service improvements

Your Expertise:

• Proven experience managing multiple monthly payrolls with external vendors
• Deep knowledge of payroll legislation covering statutory deductions, workplace pensions, and benefits
• Ability to manually calculate payslips with complete understanding of their components
• Advanced Excel skills including pivots, lookups, and complex formulas
• Thorough understanding of salary sacrifice schemes and NI savings arrangements
• Exceptional attention to detail with a track record of meeting strict deadlines
• Experience covering for payroll management as needed
• Passion for promoting self-service solutions and process improvement
• Strong customer service mindset with genuine desire to work in a front-line environment

Please read the job description below to find out more about the role and what we are looking for.

Ready to embark on this thrilling journey with us? Join AEG's People & Culture team and be part of a vibrant community where you'll make a meaningful impact on our business success!

We'll give you a thorough induction on how we work at AEG. Our induction and onboarding programme is a great way to meet other new starters and to learn about our culture and values. We will give you training in our systems, policies, and procedures so that you'll be set up for success. From the moment new employees join us, they're welcomed with open arms and a plethora of exciting perks. Not only can they choose tickets for shows and to climb The O2, but we also ensure that our employees are continuously engaged and rewarded throughout their journey with us.

Where: You'll be based at The O2, close to North Greenwich station on the Jubilee line. This is a part-time role, where the hours can be worked over 3, 4 or 5 days. We also offer flexible start and end times and there are options to work from home.

AEG is an inclusive organisation where we value everybody's contribution. We empower and trust our people to do the right thing. We go the extra mile for our customers and each other, every time. We are always open to new ideas and respect all opinions. We support and bring out the best in each other. We really value our people and inspire them to be the best in class, always!

Our commitment to inclusion

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce. We believe in equality of opportunity for all and our approach to recruitment and selection is fair, open and based purely on merit. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. If you require reasonable adjustments in any recruitment process with us, please make us aware.

We welcome applications from all employees, once you have passed onboarding.