Payroll Assistant

Payroll Assistant We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Payroll Assistant to work for our global client based in Moorgate, London. This is a temporary contract role covering Maternity Leave until approximately October 2025. You will be required to work 37.5 hours per week (Monday – Friday) and our client offers hybrid working with 2 days in the office (can be flexible with this). The role offers an hourly rate of £15.65 - £25.64 per hour depending on experience, plus 25 days holiday pro rata and other benefits. Description of Position : * Process accurately and timely monthly payroll for approximately 1,500 employees by checking data on workday interface on a daily basis * Processing all starter/leavers information not on Workday interface * Inputting ad hoc manual pay instructions * Processing statutory and contractual Maternity/Paternity/ Adoption pay * Processing statutory and contractual sick pay including PHI * Monitoring tax code and flexible benefit interface, checking any changes * Assisting Payroll Manager with the processing of In/Ex Pat pay * Ensure the accurate and timely processing of car and fuel benefits including P46(car) and P11 d submissions and assist with the collation of PSA information * Maintaining employee personal data on the P11D system * Preparation of payroll remittances for payment to third parties * Preparation of payroll related journals and assisting Assistant Payroll Manager with the reconciling of payroll related control accounts * Completing tax forms (P45) * Creating and running of electronic payroll output reports {payroll and P11 d) for financial planning * Creating, running and submission of electronic pension reports for all pension providers, on a monthly basis * Dealing with other ad hoc correspondence/queries, both written and by telephone Qualifications, Skills & Experience Required: * Data privacy and digital security awareness * Integrity and understanding of confidentiality * Excellent numeracy and literacy skills * Excellent IT skills, especially MS Excel, Word and Outlook * Sound knowledge of accounting basics * Good time management and ability to meet strict deadlines * Organised and methodical approach, with logical thinking and problem-solving abilities * A high level of accuracy and attention to detail * Ability to use own initiative * Good communication skills, both written and oral. Ability to work well within a team