Payroll Assistant

My client, an international law firm serving clients in every major financial centre around the globe, is looking to recruit a Payroll & Benefits Assistant on a permanent basis in their London office.

The Payroll and Benefits Assistant will be responsible for processing, paying and reporting on UK payroll and benefits and be the point of contact for general payroll and benefits queries.

Your key duties will include:

• Processing the monthly UK payroll and posting payroll journals, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery
• Administering the day to day duties for UK payroll from start to finish including starters, leavers, SSP, SMP/alabaster calculations, SPP, SAP, ShPP, auto-enrolment and pension management etc. Manual calculations alongside systems when needed
• Ensuring all day to day payroll tasks are completed in line with payroll monthly timeline and controls as well as monthly and annual reporting
• Administering month end and year end processes and reporting, including P60s
• Carrying out monthly reconciliations between payroll and HMRC information for PAYE, NI purposes
• Working closely and in collaboration with the wider HR team
• Liaising with benefits/pensions providers and third parties
• Providing high quality service and assistance to our employees and partners for payroll and benefits queries
• Ensuring data quality and integrity on all platforms/systems
• Being responsible for processing all providers' invoices in a timely manner
• Being responsible for the monthly and annual benefit reconciliations for employee and partners
• Updating monthly content on the firms' benefits' platform
• Assisting with the organisation of annual benefits fair

The Payroll and Benefits Assistant will have some previous experience in payroll, both as a managed and non-managed client, preferably working in a legal or professional services environment. You will be able to demonstrate strong customer service skills and have the ability to work with both internal and external individuals in a professional manager. Knowledge of computer software programs (MS Office) is essential as is the ability to demonstrate analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills.