Payroll Officer

JKS Restaurants are seeking a Payroll Officer to join their People team. The successful candidate will be friendly, personable and passionate about all things food and drink. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Payroll Officer looking for a new role in an award-winning, critically acclaimed group.

The Group

JKS Restaurants was founded by siblings Jyotin, Karam and Sunaina Sethi in November 2008. The group has received critical acclaim and industry recognition since its inception, including 7 Michelin stars, 4 Michelin Bib Gourmands and one restaurant ranked in the World’s 100 Best restaurants.

The JKS portfolio currently includes Michelin Starred restaurants Trishna, Gymkhana, Kitchen Table, Sabor and Lyle’s; as well as cult favourites Hoppers, BAO, Brigadiers, Berenjak, Plaza Khao Gaeng, Speedboat Bar and Bibi. Pubs include The Cadogan Arms and The George.

JKS Restaurants offers a unique chance to either pursue a career in fine dining or develop within casual trend focused cuisine, with opportunities across all disciplines for those looking to progress their careers within a people focused, collaborative hospitality group.

The Role

Reporting to the Head of Payroll, the Payroll Officer will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of payroll processing, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency so every employee gets paid correctly and in a timely manner.

This role requires strong analytical skills, a deep understanding of payroll principles, and exceptional attention to detail. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in payroll administration and excellent communication skills.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Payroll Processing
Execute end-to-end payroll processing.
Ensure all payroll changes in salaries and tronc are up to date.
Prepare and analyse tronc notes and spreadsheets.
Assist with end of payroll reporting.
Reporting and Analysis

Ensure rotas are completed on a weekly basis and help prepare weekly staff costs reports.
Reconcile monthly payroll to weekly rotas, providing analysis behind the variances to the Finance Team for monthly management reporting.
Report to management on payroll issues and changes.
Prepare and maintain monthly tronc reports.
Prepare and maintain staff payroll advances tracker.
Liaise with HR and Operations teams regarding any ad hoc payroll changes and deductions.
Audit and Reconciliation

Work with the Head of Payroll to first design and implement, then conduct regular internal audits to ensure accuracy in payroll records.
Reconcile discrepancies and collaborate with relevant departments to resolve issues promptly.
Reconcile payroll and PAYE balance sheet accounts to payroll records monthly.
Compliance Management

Ensure statutory payments are processed correctly and compliance with all payroll tax regulations.
Stay up-to-date on payroll and tax law changes.
Help implement the new tronc legislation policy and assist with monthly reports and queries from employees.
Assist with preparation of P11Ds.
Assist with ONS surveys and HMRC queries.
Update NMW/NLW yearly rate increases.
Communication and Support

Serve as the key point of contact for payroll-related queries from employees.
Offer managers guidance and assistance in understanding payroll policies and procedures.
Main point of contact for our HR and Payroll Systems (Fourth and S4).
Liaise with external providers to maintain positive relationships.

Benefits & Culture

Our team is the most important part of our business, translating our passion for genuine hospitality to our guests every day. We are proud to work with industry-leading talent and recognise the importance of offering our teams the tools, guidance and experience necessary to build confidence and grow.

We encourage you to bring your whole self to work and celebrate the skills and characteristics that make you unique. Your commitment to be kind and work hard comes with a range of benefits such as:

Treat Yourself

Up to 50% off dining across JKS Restaurants
Retail & Takeaway Discounts
Code App Membership
Perkbox - access to tons of retail discounts and our wellbeing hub
Look After Yourself

Discounted Gym Membership
Company Donations for your involvement with Charities
Employee Assistance Program
Access to Financial Advice
Wedding Gift & New-born Care Package - Celebrating your big occasions
Progress Yourself

Access to our fantastic L&D Calendar
A personalised learning & development plan to develop your skills and knowledge
Career progression with a fast-growing, critically acclaimed restaurant group.
Be Yourself

Additional holiday for every year with us (rising to 33 days)
Employee referral scheme - paying up to £600 per referral
Staff parties & long service awards