Payroll Assistant

Larbey Evans; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working (4 days in office / 1/2

Job summary

Larbey Evans is seeking a Payroll Assistant to join a fast-paced, US-law‑firm environment in the City with ultra-modern offices. You will support end-to-end UK payroll processing for 1000+ staff using ADP and SDWorx, collaborating with Finance and HR and third-party providers to ensure accurate, timely payroll each month.

The role is hybrid (4 days in the office, 1 day remote) with competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years' payroll experience in a similar role.
• Payroll qualification or CIPP membership, or working towards, preferred.
• Strong understanding of UK payroll legislation and benefits rules.
• P11D and PSA knowledge desirable.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Experience using IHCM-ADP, COUPA, SDWorx desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support UK payroll and other EMEA offices end-to-end processing.
• Enter new starter details and process leavers to meet deadlines.
• Input payroll variables and flag discrepancies for resolution.
• Provide P11D and PSA preparation support.
• Collaborate with HR and Finance on payroll submissions and approvals.
• Maintain knowledge of current UK payroll legislation.
• Upload pension data in compliance with regulator requirements.
• Upload monthly client invoices for payment.
• Coordinate shadow payroll processing with the US team.

Skills

Payroll experience

Payroll qualification

UK payroll legislation

P11D/PSA knowledge

Microsoft Office

IHCM-ADP / COUPA / SDWorx

Tools

ADP

COUPA

SD Worx

IHCM-ADP

Job description

Payroll Assistant

Elite US law firm with ultra-modern offices in the City is seeking an ambitious and proactive Payroll Assistant. In this role, you'll assist in managing end-to-end payroll and processing, working closely with internal teams across Finance and HR, ensuring payrolls are accurate, compliant and timely each month.

What's On Offer:

• Competitive salary + tremendous employee benefits
• Free on-site meals and coffee shop
• Hybrid working (4 days office / 1 day remote)
• Liverpool St / City of London

Working with and reporting into the Payroll Manager, you will assist in managing end-to-end payroll processing for 1000+ UK staff using ADP, SDWorx, work closely with internal teams across Finance & HR and maintain strong relationships with third-party providers including Pension administrators.

Payroll Assistant - What You'll Be Doing:

• Support with all UK payroll and other EMEA offices
• Enter new starter details, process leavers, and input payroll variables to meet payroll deadlines
• Flag any discrepancies or missing information and process P45s
• Provide P11D and PSA preparation support
• Work closely with HR and Finance colleagues on payroll submissions and approvals
• Maintain a strong working knowledge of current UK payroll legislation
• Prepare and upload pension data in compliance with the pension's regulator
• Upload monthly client invoices for payment
• Work closely with the US team in processing shadow payrolls

Payroll Assistant - What We're Looking For:

• 2-3 years' payroll experience in a similar role
• Payroll qualification / CIPP Membership, or working towards, preferred
• Understanding of UK Legislation & Benefits rules
• P11D and PSA knowledge desirable
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
• Experience using IHCM-ADP, COUPA, SDWorkx desirable