The Association of Bureau Managers is a professional organisation dedicated to supporting and connecting senior staff in the payroll bureau industry. It serves as a hub for knowledge-sharing, networking, and professional development.
The association also provides resources to help members navigate industry challenges, improve service delivery, and drive meaningful change within their bureaus.
2026 Bureau Management Conference and Awards
We are so excited to announce that nominations are now open for the awards at the Fourth Bureau Management Conference on 7th September 2026.
Joining the Association of Bureau Managers connects you with a supportive, inclusive network of bureau leaders who understand your challenges and share your experiences. Here, you’ll find the insights, guidance, and encouragement you need to develop and grow your bureau business.
We connect regularly—through roundtable meetings across the UK, monthly webinars, and our annual conference. For instant connection, our WhatsApp community offers ad hoc discussions and quick polls.
Each of these forums provides invaluable opportunities to share knowledge, gain insights, and support one another on the challenges and opportunities of bureau management.
As a member, you’ll make more informed decisions on the strategic and tactical choices that drive your bureau’s success.
By being part of the Association of Bureau Managers, you stay in step with the best in the industry. Together, we are building a future where every bureau is empowered to succeed and thrive.
We’re delighted by the feedback from our latest member survey.
ABM is not just about bringing people together. It is about helping payroll bureau leaders make better decisions, strengthen performance and feel less isolated in a sector that caries huge responsibility.
When bureau leaders come together, performance follows.
What our members say
If you've ever wondered whether you're charging enough, handling something the right way, or whether a problem is unique to you - it almost certainly isn't, and someone in the ABM has already solved it. Just join.Craig Parsons, Payman
Joining the Association of Bureau Managers has connected me with a valuable network of peers I can rely on for advice anytime. It has also given me the confidence to significantly grow our payroll revenues.Helen Connell, Payroll Manager at Trevor Jones & Co
This association is fantastic and is already making waves through the industry which is amazing and great to see how we all work together to help each other better our businesses.Marc Johnson, MD at LivePay
Membership is paid annually in advance. If you wish to cancel next year’s membership just get in touch at least 1 month before the renewal date.
Can I cancel my membership at any time?
Membership is paid annually in advance. If you wish to cancel next year’s membership just get in touch at least 1 month before the renewal date.
It’s up to every bureau manager how they deal with sharing information and what they do with information which others have freely shared with them.
The whole atmosphere in our Bureau Managers Roundtable meetings is hugely suppoprtive and collaborative and, on the whole, everyone is keen to share their experiences and ideas. Everyone benefits and, after all, there is plenty of business out there for all of us.
I’m not sure about being in a meeting with my competitors
It’s up to every bureau manager how they deal with sharing information and what they do with information which others have freely shared with them.
The whole atmosphere in our Bureau Managers Roundtable meetings is hugely suppoprtive and collaborative and, on the whole, everyone is keen to share their experiences and ideas. Everyone benefits and, after all, there is plenty of business out there for all of us.
You will be invoiced for the full amount of the annual membership and payment is accepted by bank transfer.
What payment methods do you accept for memberships?
You will be invoiced for the full amount of the annual membership and payment is accepted by bank transfer.
Take a look at the member benefits page and you’ll find all the information you need. If you’d like to speak to one of the members please get in touch and I’ll arrange it for you.
What are the benefits of becoming a member?
Take a look at the member benefits page and you’ll find all the information you need. If you’d like to speak to one of the members please get in touch and I’ll arrange it for you.
