Payroll and Accounts Administrator

Aramark; City Of London; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality services provider in the UK is seeking a Payroll and Accounts Administrator to manage accounts and payroll for their Northwood HQ. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills and prior experience in payroll administration, as well as proficiency in relevant software. This full-time role offers a salary of £27,000, alongside various employee benefits including discounted meals and a pension plan.

Benefits

Discounted meals

Free on-site parking

Gym membership for £20/year

Life assurance and pension contributions

Generous holiday entitlement

Qualifications

• Experience in accounts and payroll administration required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and payroll software is necessary.
• Must have the legal right to work in the UK and pass vetting checks.

Responsibilities

• Process Aramark accounts, payroll and time management accurately.
• Reconcile cashless sales and support payroll checking.
• Ensure compliance with legislation and internal policies.

Skills

Accounts management

Payroll administration

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Tools

SAP

Kronos

MS Office

Opx

GFF

Cognos

Job description

Aramark (NYSE: ARMK) is in the customer service business across food, facilities and uniforms, wherever people work, learn, recover, and play. United by a passion to serve, our more than 247,000 team members deliver experiences that enrich and nourish the lives of millions of people in 19 countries around the world every day.

Aramark UK are currently recruiting for a Payroll and Accounts Administrator to join our team at Northwood HQ, HA6 3HP.

You will be responsible for the accurate and effective processing of Aramark accounts, payroll and Time and Attendance for our PJHQ Northwood contract.

Aramark UK are making a work life balance achievable whilst still working in hospitality, cultivating your culinary career with a world leading organisation. Aramark provides world‑class contract catering services to our extensive list of clients across the UK, including Defence and Judicial, private industry and Education. We are lucky to have some of the best Culinary and Catering talent that the UK has to offer working within our teams.

To be eligible for this role, due to sector requirements: you must have been a UK resident for the past 3 years and have legal right to work in the UK and be able to pass full security vetting and DBS checks.

What do we offer:

• This is a full‑time position, annual salary £27,000, 40 hours per week, Monday‑Friday. Shifts between 08:00 and 16:30 (with flexibility).
• Discounted meals on duty, free on‑site parking, bus shuttle (where applicable), free uniform, staff discount in the company's outlets (not applicable to tobacco and lottery) and discounted gym membership (£20 per year).
• You will have access to MyStaffShop, which includes 100's of discounts, including savings on your weekly supermarket shop and weekend treats.
• We also offer a company package including life assurance, pension contributions, employee assistance programme, generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy more, and many more benefits.
• You will also be joining a talented team, with fabulous career prospects and could lead to all sorts of opportunities – we LOVE to promote from within.
• As we are passionate about developing our people from within, great training is provided. We also offer apprenticeship schemes, so that your learning journey can continue.

A day in the life of a Payroll and Accounts Administrator:

• Act as a purchasing officer for the assigned business area and ensure the accurate and timely processing of Aramark Accounts.
• Ensure accurate reconciliation of cashless sales, accurate and efficient time and attendance scheduling and oversee and support component managers with payroll checking.
• Ensure all daily paper/computer work is complete and that inventories and statistical reports are completed correctly and on time.
• Ensure compliance with all required legislation and internal policies and procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality on personal and accounting information.

You will be set up for success if you have:

• Resided in the UK for the past 3 years with a legal right to work in the UK and are able to pass full security vetting and DBS checks.
• Experience of maintaining the day‑to‑day management of the accounts and payroll functions.
• Analytical and methodical, with proven experience in accounts and payroll administration, with a current knowledge of company account systems (e.g. Opx, GFF and Cognos) and be proficient in payroll procedures, MOD pay rules and payroll software (e.g. SAP, Kronos) and MS Office.

Job Reference 561059.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. If you are applying for this role and you already work for Aramark, you must notify your line manager before submitting your application.

About Aramark UK

At Aramark UK, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and empowered to thrive. As a proud Disability Confident employer, we actively encourage applications from individuals of all abilities and are dedicated to supporting employees with disabilities throughout their career journey. We ensure our recruitment process is accessible, and reasonable adjustments are available at every stage, from application to interview and employment. If you require any accommodations or have any questions, please reach out to our recruitment team – [e-mail].

Join us in fostering a workplace where everyone can achieve their full potential.