Payroll Specialist

Our client, a top US & International law firm, is looking to hire a Payroll Specialist to join the finance team of their London office.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the payroll process for all employees and advising on some transfers to and from the US offices. In addition, the individual will be required to ensure that all UK /US legal and HMRC requirements are met and documents completed. The role holder will also administer and coordinate the finances in relation to the Firm’s London pension and benefits schemes, ensuring that the relevant records are accurately maintained.

This is a temporary to permanent, full-time role and an excellent opportunity for a payroll specialist in London paying a highly competitive salary of up to £50,000 per annum plus paid overtime.

Typical responsibilities:

• Prepare and compile monthly and year end payroll and benefits accounts
• Prepare the annual budgets for all salary, fringe benefits, and related professional fees nominal accounts
• Prepare, produce and submit by the required deadlines all end-of-year documentation
• Provide guidance and support to members of staff as appropriate in payroll matters
• Keep up-to-date with all HMRC, National Insurance, legislative and scheme changes
• Complete various ad-hoc projects as required

  To be considered for this role, you must be highly IT proficient, possess demonstrable knowledge of all HMRC and legislative payroll requirements and have previous experience of working in payroll, ideally within a US or City law firm. Being a member of the Institute of Payroll Professionals (IPP) would also be considered highly desirable.

  Do not delay in applying quoting ref: USLS-PAY17517, applications are being welcomed ASAP.