Rutherford Cross is delighted to be supporting a global leader in the financial services industry to appoint a Payroll Administrator. The ideal candidate will be used to working in a high volume, fast paced environment. With excellent scope for progression this role presents an excellent opportunity for development.

You will be responsible for:

• Processing the UK payroll
• Building and managing a relationship with HR – you will be working as a dedicated payroll contact for the business
• Inputting and checking all aspects of UK Payroll
• Responsible for the input of Starters, leavers and completion of all appropriate tax forms
• Confident in knowledge and application of statutory and firm rules in relation to: SSP, SMP, SAP, SPP, redundancy payments and many other aspects of payroll processing
• Attention to detail to review and check other administrators work to ensure accuracy and providing absence cover for the business unit
• Dealing with employee related queries
• Day to day liaison with clients – HR, employees, HMRC and Vendors
• Monthly payroll reconciliation and control reporting
• Ability to manually calculate PAYE and NI when required
• Arranging third party monthly payroll
• Archiving quarterly aged payroll documents
• Maintaining a detailed understanding of current payroll legislation, with a proactive approach to apply daily in your work

The ideal candidate will

• Be driven and motivated
• Show a willingness to learn and increase their own knowledge base
• Responsible for own tasks and is proactive in looking for opportunities to increase responsibility
• Able to identify and analyse the situation, gather information to understanding the root cause
• Able to explain issues and ideas succinctly
• Awareness of their impact on others and the environment around them
• Responds appropriately to others to build and maintain an effective network of contacts
• Establishes priorities and plans quickly and accurately

On offer is the opportunity to work for a globally recognised and respected company where there is ample opportunity for progression and growth. There is a hybrid working pattern and a competitive salary. For more information on the role please contact Eilidh Graham on [email protected]