Key Achievements:

• Streamlined payroll input processes, reducing errors and processing time by 20%.

• Assisted in reconciling payroll and statutory deductions, recovering £5,000 / $6,000 in discrepancies.

• Supported multi-jurisdiction payroll runs, ensuring 100% on-time payments.

• Implemented basic payroll tracking templates, saving the team 5–10 hours per month.

• Assisted in compliance checks, contributing to error-free statutory submissions.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Prepare and process payroll for employees in accordance with company policies and local regulations.

• Ensure accurate calculation of salaries, overtime, bonuses, deductions, and benefits.

• Maintain and update employee payroll records, including starters, leavers, and changes.

• Reconcile payroll accounts, including tax, social security, and other statutory deductions.

• Assist in the preparation of payroll reports for management and finance teams.

• Support statutory filings, such as PAYE, NI (UK) or IRS filings (US), ensuring timely compliance.

• Respond to employee payroll queries and resolve discrepancies promptly.

• Work with HR to ensure accurate employee data is reflected in payroll systems.

• Assist with month-end and year-end payroll processes and reconciliations.

• Prepare payroll-related schedules and supporting documentation for audits.

• Assist in maintaining payroll systems, including data entry, updates, and improvements.

• Monitor deadlines and ensure timely payroll submissions.

• Support the implementation of process improvements within the payroll function.

• Collaborate with finance teams to ensure accurate accounting of payroll costs.

• Participate in internal payroll audits and compliance checks.

• Ensure adherence to company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.

• Maintain confidentiality of payroll information at all times.

• Contribute to continuous professional development (CPD) in payroll administration.

• Assist with ad-hoc payroll-related projects as required.

• Support senior payroll staff and managers in their responsibilities.