Senior Payroll Clerk

Prodinst; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the payroll sector is seeking a Senior Payroll Clerk to manage payroll processes for 1500 employees. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of UK payroll legislation and experience in handling complex payroll scenarios. This full-time role offers opportunities for training and internal mobility, emphasizing accuracy and compliance in payroll processing.

Benefits

Opportunities for internal mobility

Training and international development

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Payroll Clerk or similar role with UK payroll focus.
• Deep knowledge of UK payroll processes, benefits, tax laws, and compliance.
• Understanding of statutory deductions and pension administration.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end payroll process for UK employees, ensuring accuracy.
• Calculate and process statutory deductions such as SMP, SPP, SSP.
• Coordinate year-end payroll processes, including producing P60s and P11D forms.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Tools

HRIS systems

MS Office

Excel

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Role

As a Senior Payroll Clerk, you will be responsible for managing the end-to-end payroll processes for 1500 employees. Your primary focus will be on ensuring accurate and timely payroll/benefit processing, statutory calculations, pension, and commissions. This role requires a strong understanding of UK payroll legislation, compliance, attention to detail, and the ability to handle complex payroll scenarios. You will play a key role in maintaining payroll accuracy.

Job Details

• Title: Senior Payroll Clerk
• Location: London
• Type: Full-Time, 40 hours/week

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end payroll process for UK employees, ensuring accuracy for salaries, commissions, allowances, and deductions.
• Process benefits including PMI, Fleet, C2W, GymFlex, and all allowances.
• Calculate and process statutory deductions such as SMP, SPP, SSP.
• Handle pension scheme administration, including enrolment, contributions, salary sacrifice, and net deductions.
• Collaborate with HR to ensure accurate employee data management.
• Coordinate year-end payroll processes, including producing P60s and P11D forms.
• Address employee inquiries related to payroll via Zendesk.
• Participate in payroll system upgrades and automation projects.

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience as a Payroll Clerk or similar role with UK payroll focus.
• Deep knowledge of UK payroll processes, benefits, tax laws, and compliance.
• Understanding of statutory deductions and pension administration.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in complex payroll scenarios.
• Experience with HRIS systems and reporting.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• ADP experience is a plus but not required.

Additional Information

We offer opportunities for internal mobility, training, and international development. We value diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. Please contact us if you have specific requirements during the recruitment process.

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