Payroll Assistant

Elite US law firm with ultra-modern offices in the City is seeking an ambitious and proactive Payroll Assistant.  In this role, you’ll assist in managing end-to-end payroll and processing, working closely with internal teams across Finance and HR, ensuring payrolls are accurate, compliant and timely each month.

What’s On Offer:

• Competitive salary + tremendous employee benefits
• Free on-site meals and coffee shop
• Hybrid working (4 days office / 1 day remote)
• Liverpool St / City of London

Working with and reporting into the Payroll Manager, you will assist in managing end-to-end payroll processing for 1000+ UK staff using ADP, SDWorx, work closely with internal teams across Finance & HR and maintain strong relationships with third-party providers including Pension administrators.

Payroll Assistant – What You’ll Be Doing:

• Support with all UK payroll and other EMEA offices
• Enter new starter details, process leavers, and input payroll variables to meet payroll deadlines
• Flag any discrepancies or missing information and process P45s
• Provide P11D and PSA preparation support
• Work closely with HR and Finance colleagues on payroll submissions and approvals
• Maintain a strong working knowledge of current UK payroll legislation
• Prepare and upload pension data in compliance with the pension’s regulator
• Upload monthly client invoices for payment
• Work closely with the US team in processing shadow payrolls

Payroll Assistant – What We’re Looking For:

• 2-3 years’ payroll experience in a similar role
• Payroll qualification / CIPP Membership, or working towards, preferred
• Understanding of UK Legislation & Benefits rules
• P11D and PSA knowledge desirable
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
• Experience using IHCM-ADP, COUPA, SDWorkx desirable