Payroll Specialist

Walker Hamill; London; Hybrid; GBP 25,929 - 31,691; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in London is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist for an initial 3-month contract. The role involves managing end-to-end payroll processes for UK entities, addressing stakeholder requests, and collaborating with third-party tax advisors. Ideal candidates will have proven UK payroll experience, strong analytical skills, and knowledge of EMEA payroll procedures. Flexible hybrid working is offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in UK payroll within a complex organisation.
• Knowledge of EMEA payroll is an advantage.
• Experience in the media industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own end to end payroll processes for several UK entities.
• Manage stakeholder requests for the UK region in Zendesk.
• Work with third party Tax advisors.
• Support payroll funding and statutory filings.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Proven experience in UK payroll

Excellent systems skills

Tools

ADP

SAP

Job description

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Director & Head of Accountancy & Finance – Temporary, Contract, Interim & Part Qualified at Walker Hamill

REF: RI53761

Employment Type: Contract

Location: London / Hybrid

Our client, a global media business is looking for an experienced Payroll Specialist to join the team for an initial 3 month assignment with the strong possibility of being extended. The successful candidate will be the key payroll contact for all payroll processes, country legislation and compliance for the UK entities with a view to support EMEA payrolls as required. A key aspect of the role will be dealing with stakeholder requests for international payroll, reconciliations for HMRC and benefits and other administrative tasks. Hybrid working and an immediate start required.

Description

The responsibilities of the Payroll Specialist will include but not limited to;

• Own end to end payroll processes for several UK entities within the UK payroll team and support where needed on EMEA / APAC regions.
• Be a point of contact with HR to ensure data is accurate, timely and complete.
• Manage stakeholder requests for the UK region in Zendesk.
• Work with third party Tax advisors.
• Support the payroll funding process, third party payment, GL distribution process and statutory filings.
• Collate and analyse data to support central reporting capabilities and audits.
• Work as a team member on multiple improvement projects and Year-End tasks.

Skills

The skills of the Payroll Specialist will include, but not limited to;

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Proven experience in UK payroll within a complex organisation.
• Excellent systems skills; experience of ADP and SAP advantageous.
• Knowledge of EMEA payroll is an advantage.
• Media industry preferred but not essential.

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Please note that due to the expected volume of applications, we will only be able to respond to those candidates whose experience matches the requirements of our client. We are sorry, but if you have not heard from us within the next ten days, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Walker Hamill has been a specialist finance and strategy recruiter for over 35 years. We have an extensive client group, including major multinational listed organisations, private equity backed businesses and privately owned companies. We recruit across all sectors and have particularly strong client relationships in technology, media, retail, pharma/biotech, property/real estate, leisure and business services. Headquartered in London, we have additional offices in continental Europe. For more information, please see the Walker Hamill website.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Industries

  Technology, Information and Media

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