Payroll Administrator

London Area, United Kingdom

12/18/2024

Department: Finance

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: UK

Description

The primary responsibility of this role is to manage the UK payroll for two legal entities employing over 240 employees. Additionally, you will support the HR team with benefit-related queries and assist the Finance team with processing employee expense reports and credit card reconciliations.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll:

• Manage all aspects of two monthly payrolls in the UK for over 240 employees.
• Ensure all changes, including new starter details, leavers, contractual changes, benefit changes, and overtime, are correctly entered into ADP.
• Prepare all other payroll-related payments and filings as required by the authorities and the business (e.g., pension payments, childcare vouchers, maternity).
• Process P45s, P46s, SMP, SPP, answer tax queries, and follow month and year-end procedures.
• Collate and process P11d taxable benefits items in line with HMRC guidelines.
• Stay up-to-date with payroll-related legislation and advise the business accordingly.
• Prepare lead schedules and supporting documentation as required for year-end and interim audits.
• Meet all departmental and task deadlines as specified by the line manager.
• Perform other ad hoc duties as needed.
  
  

Benefits:

• Assist HR team on any employee benefits-related queries, resolving issues, and advising on options.
• Maintain relationships with benefits providers to ensure smooth delivery of services.
  
  

Accounts Payable:

• Check submitted employee expense reports for compliance with company policies, verifying receipts, amounts, and work-related expenses.
• Process reimbursements promptly, coordinating with finance to release funds.
• Reconcile credit card statements with expense reports to ensure all transactions are accounted for and comply with company policy.
  
  

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Experience managing a similar-sized payroll with working knowledge of payroll software, ideally ADP.
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Good communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with senior finance and non-finance individuals on payroll matters.
• Ability to work well under pressure, maintaining accuracy and strong attention to detail while meeting deadlines.
• A drive to improve existing processes.
  
  

Benefits

We are a global fast growing company which offers a variety of opportunities for you to develop your skill set and career. In exchange for your contribution, we can offer you:

• A competitive salary
• Hybrid/Remote working
• L&D Opportunities
• A company focus on wellbeing and work life balance including initiatives like flexible working, mental health support and regular health and wellbeing events