Payroll Assistant: Precise UK Payroll & Compliance

Alten Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Alten Ltd is seeking a Payroll Assistant for our London office in Farringdon. You will join a detail-oriented payroll team responsible for delivering accurate, on-time payroll while ensuring compliance with UK payroll legislation and working closely with HR and external providers.

The ideal candidate has 2-3 years of payroll experience, strong Excel skills, and a proactive, customer-focused approach to handling payroll queries and confidential information.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of payroll experience in a payroll assistant/administration role.
• Strong understanding of UK payroll legislation and processes.
• Experience processing payroll accurately to deadlines.
• Experience with payroll systems and Excel for reporting.

Responsibilities

• Process monthly payroll accurately within deadlines.
• Manage end-to-end payroll including starters, leavers, changes, and pension/payments.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and align with SAP records.
• Collaborate with HR and external providers for seamless payroll processing.
• Perform payroll checks and reconciliations for accuracy and compliance.
• Process and administer Private Medical Insurance through payroll.
• Carry out pension contributions and reconciliations.
• Respond to payroll-related queries in a timely, professional manner.
• Maintain confidentiality and secure payroll documentation.
• Keep payroll process documentation up to date.
• Stay updated on UK payroll legislation and HMRC requirements.
• Support process improvements and system enhancements.
• Build relationships with colleagues across HR, Finance, and external providers.

Skills

Payroll experience

UK payroll

Excel

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Team player

Confidentiality

Job description

Alten Ltd is seeking a Payroll Assistant for our London office in Farringdon. You will join a detail-oriented payroll team responsible for delivering accurate, on-time payroll while ensuring compliance with UK payroll legislation and working closely with HR and external providers.

The ideal candidate has 2-3 years of payroll experience, strong Excel skills, and a proactive, customer-focused approach to handling payroll queries and confidential information.