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Payroll Analyst

Talent Staffing Ltd

Posted 23 days ago, valid for 7 days

London, Greater London EC1R 0WX

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

Our client, one of the UK's largest combined media groups located in Central London, is seeking a Payroll Analyst for a 12-month fixed-term contract.
The Payroll Analyst will be responsible for managing the in-house payroll processes, ensuring compliance with UK payroll legislation, and maintaining accurate payroll records for 5,500 employees.
Candidates should have 3-5 years of experience in payroll functions with a focus on managing high-volume payrolls and a solid understanding of UK payroll legislation.
Key responsibilities include overseeing monthly payroll processing, preparing reconciliations for the Finance department, and supporting payroll audits.
The position offers a competitive salary, which will be discussed during the interview process.

Our client are one of the UK largest combined media groups with officed in Central London. They are currently seeking a Payroll Analyst to join their busy team for a 12 month FTC initally

Payroll Analyst

Your Role…

As a Payroll Analyst, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the accurate and efficient management of UK in-house payroll processes. You will be responsible for overseeing end-to-end monthly payroll processing, ensuring compliance with UK payroll legislation while maintaining precision in calculations and audits.

Key Responsibilities

Maintain accurate payroll records within the in-house payroll system.
Process start-to-finish UK monthly payroll, ensuring accuracy in calculations, audits, and compliance checks.
Prepare monthly payroll reconciliations and cost reports for the Finance department.
Collaborate with external auditors to support payroll audits.
Manage year-end tasks including yearend adjustments, payslip reversals, and reworks.
Review and support Auto-Enrolment (AE) processes, including pension enrolments.
Ensure accurate and timely payments across 22 monthly payrolls (5,500 employees) and one bi-weekly payroll (10 employees).
Support the approval process for monthly payrolls, ensuring compliance with internal protocols.
Assist in annual payroll tasks such as P11D submissions.

Qualifications & Experience

Essential:

3-5 years’ experience working in payroll functions managing multiple payrolls.
Proven experience managing high-volume payrolls with a strong focus on accuracy, audits, and compliance.
Solid understanding of UK payroll legislation and statutory regulations.
Strong time-management skills, with the ability to work efficiently under pressure.
Excellent problem-solving abilities, acting as the primary point of contact for payroll-related inquiries.
Knowledge of Auto-Enrolment (AE) processes and pension regulations.
Intermediate proficiency in Excel, with the ability to manage payroll data effectively.

Desirable:

Familiarity with Job Retention Scheme regulations.
Experience using ServiceNow ticketing system.
Experience with Zellis (Northgate) payroll system.

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