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Our client, a medium sized law firm in the West End has a vacancy for an experienced Payroll specialoist to join their Finance team.
The role is varied and involves the following:
Payroll Processing & Compliance
- Work closely with HR and Finance to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing
- Manage and maintain the ADP payroll portal, liaising with ADP for monthly payroll execution
- Processing pay in relation to all absences i.e. family leave, sickness, sabbatical
- Processing any personal information changes i.e. address, name, bank
- Upload bulk data templates to ADP as appropriate i.e. bonuses, salary increases, medical/dental, wellbeing loans/subsidies, additional holiday, overtime etc
- Process employee starters, leavers, and contractual changes, ensuring that the correct documentation is received and is correctly recorded
- Processing all benefit changes including Medical, Dental, STL, PHI and Wellbeing loans/subsidies
- Complete annual P11d submission and manage move to payrolling benefits
- Handle salary exchange schemes, including pension contributions, cycle-to-work loans, and childcare vouchers
- Ensure compliance with HMRC and pension regulations, including pension auto-enrolment, opt-outs, and liaising with brokers/providers as needed
- Assist with the annual PAYE Settlement Agreement process
- Process and coordinate third-party payments (HMRC, pension providers, childcare vouchers, and court orders)
- Assist with payroll related audit queries
Payroll Administration & Employee Support
- Address employee payroll queries promptly and professionally
- Perform payroll reconciliations to ensure accuracy and integrity of payroll data
- Assist in the salary review process by providing payroll insights and calculations
- Maintain strict confidentiality when handling sensitive employee payroll information
Process Improvement & Optimisation
- Identify opportunities for automation and process improvements within payroll operations
- Implement best practices to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and compliance
- Lead on reviewing our existing payroll provider
You will also be required to perform any other duties reasonably requested by the Partnership Accounting & Tax Manager.
This role is ideal for a proactive and analytical payroll professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is committed to continuous improvement.
Salary is up to £50K for an experienced payroll specialist. Hybrid working is offered and a friendly working environment.
