Payroll & Expense Assistant

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK is seeking a Payroll Specialist for a part-time temporary role based in Hayes, Middlesex. The successful candidate will manage payroll functions, ensure compliance with regulations, and support the HR department while benefiting from a collaborative work environment and team initiatives. This role requires exceptional attention to detail, efficient processing skills, and the ability to build strong relationships both internally and externally.

Benefits

Private medical insurance (Bupa)

Annual team-building days

Social events

Early Friday finishes

Staff purchase schemes

Qualifications

• Previous payroll experience is essential.
• Knowledge of APD iHCM is preferable.
• Strong communication skills and good commercial acumen.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll, maintain records, and resolve employee queries.
• Prepare payroll reports and P11D/PSA for review.
• Liaise with HMRC and handle employee expenses.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Data interpretation

Efficiency

Team collaboration

Tools

MS Office 365

APD iHCM

Job description

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Tempur people are personable and individuals. They are a “people person” and are bright and switched on. They are engaging and they are a listener and learner. They have manners and are collaborative and presentable. They show aptitude and initiative.

Purpose of the role

The purpose of this role will be to fully own the payroll and expense functions, working closely with the HR department. The role is the first line of communication both internally and externally for payroll. This role will report directly to the Finance Manager and requires the ability to prioritise effectively, combined with good communication skills, attention to detail, and commitment to high-quality work.

• Process 2 company payrolls every pay period, from start to BACs transmission.

• Maintain payroll processing system and records by gathering, calculating, and inputting data.

• Compute employee take-home pay based on time records, benefits, and taxes.

• Respond to and resolve queries from employees and management relating to payroll.

• Adhere to payroll policies and procedures and comply with relevant laws and regulations.

• Identify, investigate, and resolve discrepancies in timesheet and payroll records.

• Honour confidentiality of employees’ pay records.

• Liaise with HMRC.

• Complete payroll reports for record-keeping purposes or managerial review.

• Prepare P11D/PSA for manager review.

• Resolve audit queries related to payroll.

• Collect, prepare, and process employees' cash expenses and credit card expenses.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• Previous payroll experience is essential.

• Knowledge of APD iHCM is preferable.

• Excellent use of MS Office 365 – Outlook, Word, and good Excel skills.

• Great attention to detail and efficient processing skills.

• Driven and self-sufficient.

• Ability to work independently or collaboratively.

• Strong communication skills and ability to maintain good relationships.

• Ability to build reports, transfer and interpret data, with high attention to detail for accuracy.

• Highly organised with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively.

• Good commercial acumen, articulate, and clear communicator.

• A great team player with a flexible approach and ability to meet deadlines.

• Willingness to be hands-on and get involved.

General

• The role is based at our UK Head Office in Hayes, Middlesex.

• The role is within the current 40 hours per week.

• Part-time temporary role for 9 months.

Why TEMPUR is a great place to work

• Private medical insurance (Bupa).

• Team initiatives such as annual team-building days, social events, early Friday finishes, and staff purchase schemes.