Payroll Specialist

Portfolio Payroll Limited; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a skilled Payroll Specialist to enhance their dynamic team. This role involves managing payroll data, ensuring compliance with UK payroll legislation, and collaborating with vendors to streamline processes. You will be integral in maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines while fostering relationships with external partners. If you thrive in fast-paced environments and possess a keen eye for detail, this opportunity is perfect for you to make a significant impact in a leading financial services firm.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of UK payroll experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong knowledge of payroll legislation and calculations in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Collate monthly payroll data and provide it to the payroll vendor.
• Review and reconcile payroll output, ensuring timely payments.

Skills

UK payroll experience

attention to detail

numeracy skills

relationship management with payroll vendors

knowledge of statutory payroll legislation

teamwork in fast-paced environments

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Our client, one of the world's largest independent financial services firms, is looking for an established Payroll Specialist to join their team.

Responsibilities will include:

• Collate the monthly payroll data and provide it to the payroll vendor via a secure online portal.
• Review and reconcile the output, work with the payroll vendor to correct as necessary, and provide the appropriate reports for review and sign-off by the Payroll Manager.
• Ensure that all relevant deadlines are met and that the payments are reconciled and made on time.
• Work with the wider Payroll team and other internal/external stakeholders to streamline processes.

Requirements:

• 5 years of UK payroll experience.
• Must have previously worked within a fast-paced team environment.
• Must have a good working knowledge of statutory payroll legislation and payroll calculations in the UK.
• Very good knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel (Vlookup, Pivot tables).
• Track record of developing positive relationships with outsourced payroll vendors.
• Excellent attention to detail and numeracy skills.