Payroll Specialist

The Payroll Specialist will set up new payrolls and pensions, process leaver forms and check the validity of statutory payments such as sick pay or maternity pay.

Typical responsibilities will include:

• Provide timely & accurate payments to all staff for monthly payroll.
• Accountable for controlling, accounting for and reconciling:
• Statutory and occupational sick pay
• Tax and National Insurance
• Statutory and Occupational Maternity Pay
• All/any deductions from pay (ie. Pensions, medical, student loans etc)

• To ensure that all Statutory Returns are accurate, on time and in accordance with the relevant legislation.
• To report on legislative & technical updates/changes relating to payroll, HMRC & the Pension Scheme.
• Key responsibility for the integrity of the payroll system.
• Support the Purchase Ledger function as required.

Requirements and skills:

• Proven experience as payroll specialist or administrator
• Solid understanding of accounting fundamentals and payroll best practices
• Very good knowledge of legislation and regulations of the field
• Proficient in MS Office (especially Excel) and good knowledge of payroll software and database management
• Trustworthy with attention to confidentiality
• Outstanding organisational ability with great attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills

Job Type: Fixed term contract

Salary: £30,000.00-£40,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Ability to commute/relocate:

• London: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Payroll: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in London