Back to search
Payroll & Benefits Specialist
Rapidly growing US law firm is hiring a Payroll & Benefits to join their stunning London offices on a permanent basis.Â
- Salary £60,000-£75,000
- 09:30-17:30 working hours (open to part-time)
- Office based
- Fantastic employee benefits to include wellness program of £100 per month, 10% firm pension contribution and 25 days annual leave!
This is a newly created role in London and will report into the International Accounting Director, working in the Finance department while working closely with the HR team, both based in London.Â
Payroll & Benefits Specialist Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with HR and Finance departments to ensure seamless data integration between payroll, HR systems, and accounting systems
- Manage the end-to-end payroll and pensions processes for all employees (lawyers and business professionals) based in the London office, ensuring accurate and timely payments
- Review and verify employee timekeeping, salary adjustments, bonuses, and other payroll related data before processing
- Ensure all payroll deductions, including taxes, pensions, and other employee benefits, are correctly applied in accordance with UK legislation and firm policies
- Prepare and submit accurate payroll-related tax filings and reports to HMRC, including PAYE, National Insurance, and other statutory deductions
- Coordinate the administration of benefits for new employees
- Act as a point of contact for benefits related questions and processes
- Help liaise with the firm’s benefits broker regarding the renewal of London office benefits and track policy renewal processes and open enrolment for medical insurance
Payroll & Benefits Specialist Key Responsibilities:
- Experience with payroll processing within a law firm
- Strong understanding of UK payroll legislation, including PAYE, National Insurance, pension contributions, and other statutory deductions
- Familiarity with HRIS and its integration with payroll systems
- Proficiency in payroll software (e.g., Sage, ADP, or similar platforms) and Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel)
- Experience with year-end reporting processes, such as P60s, P11Ds, etc.
- Experience administrating employee benefits
