Payroll & Benefits Specialist (12‑Month Contract)

Cambridge Consultants; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Cambridge Consultants is seeking a Payroll & Benefits Administrator to join the Finance team on a 12-month maternity cover contract, delivering accurate payroll and benefits administration across the UK for ~650 employees.

You will work closely with Finance and HR, handling payroll processing, benefits administration and employee queries while supporting a range of finance activities as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience with payroll processing using recognized payroll software.
• Strong Excel skills and data accuracy.
• Attention to detail and methodical approach.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process monthly payroll.
• Administer new starters and updates to payroll data.
• Manage payroll inbox and respond to queries.
• Process holiday adjustments and holidays buy deductions.
• Coordinate pension administration and new starter enrolment.
• Maintain payroll and benefits records for audits.
• Assist with other finance activities as required.

Skills

Payroll software

Excel

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Job description

Cambridge Consultants is seeking a Payroll & Benefits Administrator to join the Finance team on a 12-month maternity cover contract, delivering accurate payroll and benefits administration across the UK for ~650 employees.

You will work closely with Finance and HR, handling payroll processing, benefits administration and employee queries while supporting a range of finance activities as needed.