Payroll Executive

Cezanne; City Of London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading HR software company in London is seeking a Payroll Consultant to provide expert advice on payroll administration. Responsibilities include overseeing payroll processes for over 1,500 employees and ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of payroll experience, proficiency with payroll software, and excellent communication skills. This role offers great perks including flexible work arrangements and health insurance.

Benefits

28 days annual leave + bank holidays

A day off for your birthday

£250 working from home budget

Health Insurance

Life Assurance

Employee assistance program

Buy and sell annual leave

Regular social events

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in payroll administration with an up-to-date understanding of payroll laws.
• Proficiency with payroll software and Microsoft Office suite.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice on payroll administration and compliance.
• Deliver accurate payroll processes for 1,500+ employees.
• Communicate with clients professionally.

Skills

Payroll administration experience

Communication skills

Customer service skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Education

Part or fully CIPP qualified

Tools

Payroll software

Microsoft Office suite

Job description

About Cezanne

We're Cezanne - nice to meet you!

Cezanne is the leading UK-headquartered provider of modern, Cloud HR and Payroll software and services for UK and international businesses. Trusted by thousands of HR and Payroll professionals across virtually every business sector, our systems liberate users from everyday admin and makes it easier for companies to connect, engage, manage, compensate, develop and retain their people wherever they are.

With a history of double-digit revenue growth every year, we have ambitious plans to achieve more! Our aim today, as it always has been, is to provide forward-thinking HR and Payroll solutions backed by amazing support and a collaborative culture that helps our people and business thrive.

We pride ourselves on flexibility, innovation, and delivering exceptional service. You'll work in a collaborative, agile environment with the autonomy to shape your role and make a real difference for our clients as they transition to our payroll platform.

About the role

The Payroll Consultant will be responsible for providing expert advice and assistance to clients on all aspects of payroll administration and compliance. The consultant will work closely with clients to understand their payroll needs and provide customised solutions to meet those needs.

What you’ll do

• Assess clients' payroll systems and processes, identifying areas for improvement and recommending solutions
• Deliver accurate start to finish payroll process on a monthly / weekly basis for 1,500+ employees including filing monthly and annual reports with HMRC
• Tax-year End - P11Ds, P60s & PSAs
• Communicate with clients in a professional and timely manner
• Ensure adherence to all Legislation
• Create journals and ad-hoc reports
• Liaise with HMRC when required
• Acting as the go-to expert for our customers (e.g. general payroll matters, possible issues, pitfalls, data inconsistencies or conflicts that impact the payroll processing and best practices to resolve).
• Collaborating with our internal product and development team to solve technical challenges and complex payroll issues of our customers.
• You identify & communicate improvement potentials for all internal payroll support processes and our payroll offering
• Implement new features according business requirements

Skills and experience valued in the role

Essential :

• 2+ years of experience in payroll administration, with a strong up to date understanding of payroll laws and regulations
• Proficiency with payroll software and Microsoft Office suite
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks and projects concurrently
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills

Desirable :

• Part or fully CIPP qualified or other relevant payroll certification is preferred
• Implementation experience

Perks of working with us

• 28 days annual leave + bank holidays
• A day off for your birthday
• £250 working from home budget
• Health Insurance, Life Assurance, and Income Protection
• Employee assistance program
• Buy and sell annual leave
• A culture built on flexibility and trust
• Regular social events, remotely and in person