UK Payroll Senior

UK Payroll Senior Location: Cape Town (Remote) | UK Payroll Expertise | Team Leadership | Employment Type: Full-Time GCO Partners connects high-calibre South African professionals with leading accounting firms across the UK. We are partnering with an established UK accountancy practice to build a dedicated payroll team in Cape Town, and we're looking for an experienced UK Payroll Team Lead to lead the team and oversee payroll delivery across a portfolio of UK clients. This is an opportunity to take ownership of a growing payroll function, work closely with UK-based payroll leadership, and help establish the processes and standards needed to deliver accurate, compliant and timely payroll services. If you're an experienced UK payroll professional who enjoys leading people, solving technical challenges and building efficient processes, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact. Why This Role Matters You will act as a key link between the Cape Town payroll team and the UK practice, ensuring that multiple client payrolls are processed accurately and on time. Beyond overseeing day-to-day delivery, you'll review complex payroll calculations, support your team's development, and establish effective controls and processes as the function grows. This is not a payroll data-capturing role. It requires someone with strong technical UK payroll knowledge, the confidence to review others' work, and the ability to identify potential issues before they affect clients or deadlines. You