Payroll Accountant - Part Time

Imagination; London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Payroll Accountant to manage payroll operations for a dynamic team. This part-time role offers the chance to lead payroll processes for approximately 200 employees, ensuring compliance with payroll legislation and working closely with the payroll provider. You'll enjoy a supportive work environment that values professional growth and offers various wellness benefits. If you thrive in a collaborative setting and have a keen eye for detail, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Discounted Healthcare Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

In-Office Gym

Life Insurance

25 days annual leave

Birthday day off

Discretionary Annual Bonus

Hybrid Working

Pet-friendly office

Qualifications

• Extensive understanding of payroll legislation and PAYE procedures.
• Experience with payroll systems like Payfit and HiBob is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage monthly payroll process including BACs and HMRC payments.
• Reconcile payroll-related accounts and maintain documentation.

Skills

Payroll legislation understanding

CIPP qualification

End-to-end payroll experience

Pension administration knowledge

Microsoft Office proficiency

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Time management skills

Self-motivated

Education

CIPP qualification

Tools

Payfit

HSBCNet

Deltek Maconomy

HiBob

Job description

Payroll Accountant - Part Time

Application Deadline: 29 May 2025

Department: Operations - Finance & Commercial

Employment Type: Part Time

Location: London

Reporting To: Hayley Blyth

Description

This is a stand-alone role focussed on all aspects of payroll operation and administration related to the company, including balancing all payroll accounts. The role is responsible for Imagination UK's full time payroll only which has approximately 200 employees, and will lead the relationship with our payroll provider Payfit. We anticipate the workload can be achieved in 4-5x half days across Monday-Friday.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage monthly payroll process from start to end, including BACs payment and HMRC payment, using Payfit and HSBCNet
• Action/Review all monthly payroll changes within Payfit, (eg joiner/leaver/salary or benefit changes) liaising with P&C and finance where necessary
• Produce all salary variation reports and comments for dual payroll approval - P&C and finance
• Reconcile and maintain Group pension scheme, including auto enrolment, supplier portal uploads and record keeping
• Produce monthly payroll journal within Payfit and process through accounting system (Deltek Maconomy)
• Reconcile all payroll related balance sheet accounts, including net pay and taxes, pension and salary sacrifice, liaising with benefit suppliers where necessary
• Calculate cross company payroll related recharges and raise intercompany journal entries
• Assist in financial management of P&C budget and associated accounting
• Work with P&C to to ensure employees have payroll inductions discussing pension and benefit/salary sacrifice options
• Communicate payroll related updates to employees via HiBob platform and respond to employee payroll related queries
• Create payments for incidental payroll related or confidential invoices and monthly/annual payroll taxes
• Responsible for appropriate year end returns - P60s, P11ds , P35
• Point of contact for payroll provider; Payfit
• Maintain payroll processes documentation, prepare payroll related deliverables and liaise with auditors during annual audit
• Manage HMRC payroll taxes account
• Keep on top of all payroll and tax related legislation changes and communicate with P&C/Finance; leading implementation of changes where necessary (eg payrolling of benefits)
• Adhoc payroll and employment tax tasks as they arise
• Fulfil role in compliance with company policies and procedures, for example (but not limited to) GDPR, ISO documentation, Information Security training

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Extensive understanding of payroll legislation, taxes and PAYE procedures
• CIPP qualified an advantage but not essential
• Experience of end-to-end payroll and use of payroll systems, Payfit and HiBob an advantage by not essential
• Exposure working in human resources, accounts or bookkeeping valuable
• Pension administration knowledge and auto-enrolment experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Suite, specifically excel and sheets, including data analysis formulas such as V-Look Up, and the ability to analyse and interpret reports quickly
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication, including active listening, for informing and accurately answering queries from employees of all levels across the business
• Self motivated and pro-active, working individually and as part of a team

Job Benefits

What we can offer you:

• Master the use of the payroll system Payfit, and work with software provider on future improvements that help with internal process efficiencies
• Learning and development opportunities that contribute to professional growth
• A key member of the business for all employees

Benefits and perks offered

Wellness

• Private Medical Insurance (including discounted gym options)
• Discounted Healthcare Cash Plan
• Employee Assistance Programme (Help@ hand)
• In-Office Gym (London office only)
• Life Insurance 4 x salary
• Health Assessment
• DE&I focus with Employee Reps from across the team
• A team of Mental Health First Aiders

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave
• Birthday day off and gift
• Discretionary Annual Bonus
• Generous Family Leave policies with Parent Coaching & Support
• Various learning & development platforms for e-learning
• Enhanced pension contribution
• Cyclescheme and travel season ticket loans
• Discounted Private Dental
• Income Protection (Employee)
• Subsidised Electric Car Scheme
• Home technology tax-free loan

Perks

• Hybrid Working (3 office days)
• Company events and socials
• Pet-friendly office
• Lunch & Learns
• Wellness webinars
• Educational webinars
• Subsidised Cafe (London office only)