Payroll Assistant

Payroll Assistant

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Payroll Assistant to work for our global client based in Moorgate, London. This is a temporary contract role covering Maternity Leave until approximately October 2025. You will be required to work 37.5 hours per week (Monday – Friday) and our client offers hybrid working with 2 days in the office (can be flexible with this). The role offers an hourly rate of £15.65 - £25.64 per hour depending on experience, plus 25 days holiday pro rata and other benefits.

Description of Position :

* Process accurately and timely monthly payroll for approximately 1,500 employees by checking data on workday interface on a daily basis

* Processing all starter/leavers information not on Workday interface

* Inputting ad hoc manual pay instructions

* Processing statutory and contractual Maternity/Paternity/ Adoption pay

* Processing statutory and contractual sick pay including PHI

* Monitoring tax code and flexible benefit interface, checking any changes

* Assisting Payroll Manager with the processing of In/Ex Pat pay

* Ensure the accurate and timely processing of car and fuel benefits including P46(car) and P11 d submissions
and assist with the collation of PSA information

* Maintaining employee personal data on the P11D system

* Preparation of payroll remittances for payment to third parties

* Preparation of payroll related journals and assisting Assistant Payroll Manager with the reconciling of payroll related control accounts

* Completing tax forms (P45)

* Creating and running of electronic payroll output reports {payroll and P11 d) for financial planning

* Creating, running and submission of electronic pension reports for all pension providers, on a monthly basis

* Dealing with other ad hoc correspondence/queries, both written and by telephone

Qualifications, Skills & Experience Required:

* Data privacy and digital security awareness

* Integrity and understanding of confidentiality

* Excellent numeracy and literacy skills

* Excellent IT skills, especially MS Excel, Word and Outlook

* Sound knowledge of accounting basics

* Good time management and ability to meet strict deadlines

* Organised and methodical approach, with logical thinking and problem-solving abilities

* A high level of accuracy and attention to detail

* Ability to use own initiative

* Good communication skills, both written and oral. Ability to work well within a team