Payroll and Accounts Administrator

Aramark Ltd; Watford; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life assurance

Pension contributions

Employee assistance programme

Holiday entitlement

Discounted gym membership

Staff discount

Free on-site parking

Free uniform

Job summary

Aramark UK is seeking a Payroll and Accounts Administrator to join our Northwood HQ team. You will handle payroll, time and attendance, and accounts processing for the PJHQ Northwood contract, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.

The role requires experience in payroll and accounts, knowledge of payroll systems (e.g., SAP/Kronos) and MS Office, and a compliance-focused approach to financial administration. The position offers solid benefits and a structured career path.

Qualifications

• Experience in accounts and payroll administration.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications.
• Knowledge of payroll processing and pay rules (MOD).

Responsibilities

• Process payroll and Time and Attendance for the PJHQ Northwood contract.
• Maintain accurate accounts and financial records and ensure timely reconciliations.
• Ensure compliance with applicable legislation and internal policies.
• Maintain confidentiality of personal and accounting information.

Skills

Accounts and payroll administration

MS Office

Payroll procedures

MOD pay rules

Tools

Opx

GFF

Cognos

SAP

Kronos

Job description

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 the 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., 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 at the right time. Ensure compliance with all required legislation and internal policies and procedures. Maintain confidentiality on personal and accounting information.

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.

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.

Accountancy

https://aramarkcareers.com/job-invite/561059