Benefits & Payroll Specialist - 12-Month Contract

Cambridge Consultants; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Medical insurance

Group income protection

Pension plan

Flexible working patterns

Job summary

Cambridge Consultants is seeking a Benefit Administrator on a 12‑month maternity cover to join our UK Finance team. You will ensure accurate benefits administration and payroll support across the business, collaborating with Finance, HR and colleagues to handle queries and routine finance tasks.

The role emphasizes accurate data handling, system updates, and participation in schemes such as pensions, insurance, and holiday management, with hybrid working options and pro‑rata benefits for a

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and analytical skills.
• High accuracy and attention to detail.
• Proficient in Excel with good data management.
• Knowledge of pension and benefit administration.

Responsibilities

• Collate new starters information for payroll setup and payroll updates.
• Manage Payroll/Benefits inbox and respond to employee queries.
• Assist with Pension Administration and Uploads.
• Prepare Payroll Journal and General Ledger reconciliations.
• Administer Holiday Buyback, holidays and relocation records.
• Support benefits schemes including Private Medical and Travel Insurance.
• Assist with ad-hoc accounts team tasks and reporting.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Excel proficiency

Pension administration

Relocation knowledge

Job description

Cambridge Consultants is seeking a Benefit Administrator on a 12‑month maternity cover to join our UK Finance team. You will ensure accurate benefits administration and payroll support across the business, collaborating with Finance, HR and colleagues to handle queries and routine finance tasks.

The role emphasizes accurate data handling, system updates, and participation in schemes such as pensions, insurance, and holiday management, with hybrid working options and pro‑rata benefits for a