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Payroll Assistant

Sauce Recruitment Ltd
Posted 21 days ago, valid for 6 days
Location

London, Greater London EC1R 0WX

Salary

£56,000 - £70,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • Our client is looking for a Payroll Assistant for a 6-month fixed-term contract with the potential for extension.
  • The ideal candidate should have proven experience in payroll processing and a strong understanding of UK payroll regulations.
  • Key responsibilities include processing monthly payroll for Head Office and Freelance staff, managing employee data, and liaising with relevant departments.
  • The role requires excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks under pressure.
  • The salary for this position is competitive, and experience with US payroll systems like Paylocity is considered a plus.

Our client is seeking a highly organized and detail-focused Payroll Assistant to join their dynamic team on a 6 month fixed-term contract.

Payroll Assistant **Immediate Start**(6 months Fixed Term - with extension)Our client is seeking a highly organized and detail-focused Payroll Assistant to join their dynamic team on a fixed-term contract. The ideal candidate will have experience in payroll processing and a strong understanding of payroll regulations and procedures. This role is integral to ensuring accurate and timely payroll for our Head Office and Freelance staff, as well as managing various payroll-related tasks and employee benefits.Core Responsibilities:- Process monthly payroll for Head Office and Freelance staff.- Collect and input all required new starter documentation such as P45, HMRC New Starter Checklist, bank details, etc.- Manage all employee data input into our payroll system and ensure reporting data is correct (e.g., department).- Ensure all fixed and variable payroll elements are accurate each month and fully checked before processing payroll.- Liaise with relevant departments on any monthly deductions required for payroll (i.e., credit card expenses, salary sacrifice, etc.).- Freelance Payroll: Send out payroll sheets to production, track progress, review sheets, and ensure all contracted employees are included.- Action all necessary work in relation to salary/rates, pensions, statutory sick pay, statutory maternity pay, statutory paternity pay, holiday pay, general absence, etc.- Liaise with our payroll provider to ensure all information is submitted accurately for payroll, resolving any questions that arise.- Perform checks on payroll reports when they come through.- Complete end-of-month payroll reconciliation.- Liaise with HMRC and other appropriate third parties as necessary.- Manage US weekly payroll data input and validation for staff in Los Angeles using Paylocity.Qualifications:- Proven experience in payroll processing and management.- Strong understanding of UK payroll regulations and procedures.- Proficient in using payroll software and systems.- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.- Ability to manage multiple tasks and work under pressure to meet deadlines.- Strong communication skills and ability to liaise with various departments and external parties.- Experience with US payroll systems (e.g., Paylocity) is a plus.This is an exciting opportunity for a payroll professional to contribute to a growing company and ensure the smooth running of our payroll operations. If you are proactive, meticulous, and have a passion for payroll, we would love to hear from you.

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