Payroll Reconciliation Advisor

Payroll Reconciliation Advisor

Contract:

1 year

Location:

WC1H 9BT

Working mode:
Hybrid

Responsible for reconciling payroll control and suspense accounts, ensuring accurate payroll payments to HMRC and third parties, resolving discrepancies, managing over payments, and supporting payroll compliance and financial reporting.

• Reconcile payroll control and suspense accounts against finance reports.
• Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies and processing errors.
• Ensure accurate payroll payments to HMRC and third-party agencies.
• Manage payroll over payments, BACS recalls, and pension contribution recoveries.
• Support month-end and year-end payroll processes and audits.
• Produce journals, financial reports, and payroll adjustment data.
• Work closely with Payroll, Finance, and Pensions teams to improve processes and controls.
• Maintain compliance with payroll legislation, policies, and internal procedures.

• Qualified or part-qualified accountant.
• Strong experience in payroll/accounts reconciliation and year-end processes.
• Experience with in Payroll or Finance functions in large organisations.
• Good understanding of payroll legislation and payroll accounting.
• Strong analytical, numerical, and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• High attention to detail and strong organisational skills.

• Experience using Oracle HR/Payroll systems.
• Experience with in Higher Education or similar sectors.
• Knowledge of Business Objects Reporting.