Average Payroll Associate salary in the UK

Payroll Elite have partnered with a global professional services company, who are currently looking for a Payroll Associate. This position offers a fantastic opportunity to join an extremely reputable business, where you will learn, progress and work within an excellent team. This is a Hybrid role with 1 day working in the office. Duties: Maintain a portfolio of client payrolls processing around 1000 employeesAn understanding of current PAYE and NIC legislation that affects payroll.Ensure all starters, leavers, benefits and allowances information is entered on to the Payroll database and update the relevant spreadsheet to record all entries madeCalculate leavers pay when leaving mid-monthCalculation of statutory paymentsProcess P45 formsPrint and sort payslips for distributionRun payroll reportsEnsure monthly salary payment for client payrolls are transferred to the correct accounts in a timely mannerUpload FPS and EPS reports to HMRC as requiredGood understanding of the payroll software and its functionalityRespond to client queries regarding payroll in a professional and timely mannerDeal with HMRC correspondence enquiriesMaintain an up to date client status scheduleDeal with general administrative duties, as requestedAssist the Supervisors with BACS uploading.Review / Quality Check Associates’ payrolls to ensure accuracy.Resolve any issues with clients / deal with complaints / escalationsPeriodically review payrolls to ensure effective processing Skills: Minimum of 1 years payroll experienceExperience in processing high volume payslipsDealt with statutory payments, RTI submissions and PAYE.Able to multi-task and to prioritise payroll workloadGood interpersonal, communication and organisational skillsHave a knowledge of changes to legislation which effect payrollConfident and competent in dealing with clientsHave a working knowledge of MS OfficeGood time keeping/punctuality Excellent Benefits include: Holiday - 25 days leave - our holiday year runs from 1st July so this would be pro-rated in year one. You can also buy up to 10 days annual leave at the point of annual renewal.Private Medical after 2 years’ serviceGroup pension - see below.Income Protection 50% of salaryLife Assurance 4 x salaryWe also offer a flexible benefits programme, this lets you select additional benefits while saving on tax and national insurance contributions. This ranges from childcare vouchers, dental to retail discounts. Pension All employees will be automatically enrolled into the plan at a level of 4% (Base salary) which will be matched by the firm. Paying a little more could help make a big difference to your choices at retirement. The firm will match up to 7% of your contributions and if you wish to pay more than 7% you could elect to pay special employer contributions (SECs) and the firm will match 10% of any SEC.You are able to decrease contributions below 4% after you have been enrolled and the firm will match this reduced contribution Flexible benefits could include: Bike to workSalary sacrifice for car arrangementTravel insuranceGym discounts

Payroll and Human Resources AssociateRef: CC46492A Japanese trading company is currently recruiting an Associate Payroll and Human Resources and General Affairs to work in their London office.In this role, you will be responsible for processing payroll, handling HR tasks, and providing general administrative support in the Human Resources and General Affairs Department.The ideal candidate should have excellent Excel skills, strong attention to detail, and a proactive mindset for process improvement.Experience in multiple currencies would be highly advantageous.TYPE: Permanent, full-timeWORKING HOURS: Monday to Friday 8 hours per day (including one hour for lunch), flexible start time between 7 and 11 amSALARY: up to £40k per annum depending on experienceBENEFITS: Discretionary annual performance-related bonus, medical insurance, dental Insurance, company pension, generous annual health check-up schemeLOCATION: City ofLondon (3 days in office, 2 days from home after probation) Associate Payroll and Human Resources and General Affairs Main Responsibilities: Support processing two monthly payrolls one of which is a modified payrollUnderstanding and processing expatriates and local’s variable pay elementsHandling expatriate queries and paymentsAccurately collating/compiling variable and permanent payroll data in Excel/ CSV format using data from multiple sourcesCompleting payroll accounting tasks such as booking requests, reports and reconciliations to ensure correct processing of dataLiaising with departments for P and LEnsuring payroll compliance and statutory reporting requirements are metEnd of Year payroll tasks - P11D, PSA etcSelf-assessment tax returns for expatriate staff in partnership with an outside contractorProcessing benefits such as pension, workplace savings scheme, dental and medical insurance, legacy childcare voucher scheme, loans etcSupporting with the annual salary review process ensuring data is correct and accurately applied to the payroll and the pension/ workplace savings schemeSupporting with the annual bonus processingManaging intercompany and intracompany payments and recharges such as rent, service charge and electricity chargesEnsuring accurate data is maintained in the payroll system and HR systemSupporting the preparation and collation of HR documentation including offer letters and contractsSupport with the auditing processProcessing booking and payment requests through SAPSupporting with the Company insurance renewal policiesAd hoc tasks as required Associate Payroll and Human Resources and General Affairs Ideal Candidate: Excellent Excel skills including knowledge of functions, lookup tables and macrosAbility to work in multiple currencies (mainly Japanese yen and Euro)Good time and task management with the ability to work to tight deadlinesStrong process improvement mindsetExcellent accuracy and attention to detailCooperative, flexible and 'Can-do' attitudeAbility to work in a cross-cultural environmentSAP experience desirableBusiness level fluency in English ** All applicants for the Associate Payroll and Human Resources and General Affairs must have the right to work in the country as the Company is not able to offer visa support. *We regret that we cannot accept applications from Working holiday visa, Graduate or Student visa holders. If your application is successful, you will be contacted within two business days. We regret that due to the high volume of applications we receive we cannot provide feedback on individual CVs.

Job Title: Temporary Payroll Team LeaderLocation: Chatham (Hybrid/Remote available)Contract Duration: Approx. 3-6 monthsPay Rate: £18.63 per hour Our client’s Payroll, Pensions, and HR Systems team is undergoing an exciting phase of transformation, and we are looking for an experienced and driven Payroll Team Leader to join the team on a temporary contract. As the Payroll Team Leader, you will be instrumental in ensuring the efficiency and accuracy of payroll operations, leading a small team, and driving the success of ongoing projects. This role offers a flexible working environment, including hybrid working options (working from home and the Gun Wharf location), with full remote working also available for the duration of the contract. Key Responsibilities: Lead and manage a small payroll team, providing support, direction, and guidance.Oversee the day-to-day payroll processing, ensuring that all payroll activities are accurate and compliant.Drive continuous improvements in payroll processes, systems, and workflows.Implement best practices in payroll administration and provide support to colleagues across the business.Ensure pension administration is managed in accordance with statutory regulations.Analyze and interpret complex payroll data, relevant legislation, and statutory guidance.Effectively manage high-pressure situations, such as tight deadlines, interruptions, and conflicting demands. What We Need From You: Extensive experience in running day-to-day payroll operations and associated responsibilities.Experience in pension administration and familiarity with HR systems is highly desirable.Proven ability to manage and deliver efficient payroll or accounting functions.Strong understanding of payroll and pension legislation, statutory guidance, and best practices.Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to explain complex information clearly.Intermediate Excel skills and proficiency in Microsoft-based products.Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment. Additional Information: Hybrid working model with flexibility on working hours (28 to 37 hours per week).ResourceLink experience would be highly advantageous due to the contract's short duration. If you're ready for an exciting challenge and want to lead a dynamic team during a period of transformation, we would love to hear from you!