Key Responsibilities
- Manage payroll operations across several locations.
- Process employee changes including new joiners, departures, salary updates and contractual amendments.
- Review payroll calculations and investigate any unusual movements or discrepancies.
- Coordinate payroll approval processes and ensure all payments are made within agreed deadlines.
- Support funding activities and monitor payroll-related payments across multiple entities.
- Prepare payroll-related accounting entries and support monthly financial close activities.
- Complete payroll balance sheet reconciliations and resolve outstanding items.
- Work closely with HR and Finance teams to ensure payroll data remains accurate and up to date.
- Liaise with external payroll partners and service providers to maintain smooth payroll delivery.
- Assist with commission calculations and other employee-related payments.
- Support statutory reporting requirements and payroll compliance activities.
- Contribute to process improvements, documentation updates and wider finance projects.
About You
- Previous experience in a payroll position, ideally complex / international
- Exposure to payroll accounting, journals and reconciliation activities.
- Experience working with outsourced payroll providers.
- Strong understanding of month-end processes.
- ERP system experience, ideally SAP or a similar finance platform.
- Good Excel skills with the ability to analyse and interpret payroll data.
- Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach to problem solving.
- The ability to manage competing priorities and meet strict deadlines.
- Strong communication skills and confidence working with stakeholders across different countries and functions.
What's on Offer?
- Salary between £35,000 - £40,000 £19.23 - £22 per hour temping
- Hybrid working with 1 day from home
- 35-hour working week
- Collaborative and supportive finance environment
- Opportunity to secure a permanent role following an initial temporary period
- East Grinstead location with excellent transport links
Rate:
£22/hour
Location:
East Grinstead
IR35 Status:
Not specified
Remote Status:
Hybrid
Industry:
HR
Seniority Level:
Mid-Level