Payroll & Benefits Administrator- 6 Month FTC

Signet Recruitment and Retention; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,500 - 49,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and hybrid working options

Supportive and people-focused culture

Opportunity to be part of a values-driven firm

Job summary

A leading Accountancy and Advisory firm is seeking an Interim Payroll & benefits coordinator to manage payroll for approximately 800 employees. This hybrid role requires strong payroll experience within a corporate environment and up-to-date knowledge of UK payroll legislation. The position offers flexible working options and a supportive culture, ideal for someone who values teamwork and accuracy. The contract is for 6 months, with potential for extension or perm placement.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting an HR team and collaborating with Payroll is preferred.
• Dependable professional who takes pride in accuracy.
• Team-oriented and willing to take initiative.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end processing of the firm’s internal payroll.
• Ensure compliance with all statutory requirements.
• Handle payroll queries professionally.
• Collaborate on HR projects and system updates.
• Prepare payroll journals and reports for audits.
• Stay updated on UK payroll legislation.

Skills

Strong payroll experience within a medium or large organisation

Experience in a corporate environment

Up-to-date knowledge of UK payroll legislation and HMRC reporting

Excellent communication and people skills

Confident managing sensitive information

Ability to meet tight deadlines

Adaptability to new systems and processes

Job description

London based (Hybrid 2-3 days in the office)

Contract: 6 Month FTC- likely to extend/ be made perm

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: Up to £45,000

I am working with a leading Accountancy and Advisory firm, which over the last few years has seen excellent growth. They are known for a people-first approach and collaborative culture and they are proud to offer an inclusive, flexible and rewarding place to work. They are looking for an Interim Payroll & benefits coordinator to join the HR team during a period of change internally, and are circa 800 people in the UK.

In this role, you’ll take responsibility for delivering an accurate and timely monthly payroll for our people across multiple offices- for circa 800 employees in the UK. You’ll work alongside your HR colleagues and to ensure everything runs smoothly and the best possible service.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting manage end-to-end processing of the firm’s internal payroll alongside the Payroll Manager
• Ensure compliance with all statutory requirements, including PAYE, NI, pensions, and statutory payments.
• Handle payroll queries with care, professionalism, and discretion.
• Collaborate with HR on HR projects also- which could range from HR Administration, supporting with HR systems, and compensation and benefits
• Support ongoing payroll process improvements and system updates.
• Prepare payroll journals and reports for month-end and audit purposes.
• Stay up to date with UK payroll legislation and best practice.

They are ideally looking for someone with some experience of supporting from an HR team and partnering closely, in comparison to someone who may have worked in Payroll from a purely finance background- which isn't what they are looking for. Generally, you must be a dependable professional who takes pride in getting things right. You enjoy being part of a team and are happy to roll up your sleeves when needed.

They are looking for:

• Strong payroll experience within a medium or large organisation
• Experience in a corporate environment
• Up-to-date knowledge of UK payroll legislation and HMRC reporting.
• Excellent communication and people skills.
• Confident managing sensitive information and meeting tight deadlines.
• Available at short notice and able to adapt quickly to new systems and processes.

What you'll get:

• Flexible and hybrid working options
• A genuinely supportive and people-focused culture
• The chance to be part of an open, values-driven firm during an exciting period of change

Please reach out/apply today if this sounds like it could be for you! The process will move quickly and interviews will happy next week for the right person.