Are you a Payroll Analyst looking for an exciting opportunity? Our client, a global leader in financial technology, is seeking a talented and experienced Payroll Analyst to join their team on a 9-month contract basis in Manchester. With the possibility of extension, this role offers a hybrid work model, allowing you to work from home for three days a week.
What you'll be doing:
- Performing a variety of accounting functions in the preparation, distribution, and reporting of payroll, ensuring compliance with all applicable regulations.
- Balancing bi-weekly and/or semi-monthly payroll ledgers and addressing any exceptions.
- Reconciling tax and unemployment liability accounts, investigating any variances.
- Assisting with the preparation of monthly/quarterly payroll tax reporting and resolving any related issues.
- Collaborating with technical departments to implement process improvements, test system changes, and lead special projects.
- Acting as a liaison between employees, payroll associates, and technical teams to ensure accurate payroll processing.
- Auditing employee pay records, reconciling totals by department, location, etc.
- Interpreting pay policies, including vacation, leave of absence, disability, workers' compensation, and government regulations, to ensure correct calculations and deductions.
- Documenting payroll processes and procedures and providing training when necessary.
- Producing scheduled and ad hoc analyses and reports as needed.
What we're looking for:
- Broad knowledge of payroll principles, practises, processes, and procedures.
- Familiarity with UK laws and regulations related to payroll.
- Experience with payroll systems such as Oracle, PeopleSoft, or SAP.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Strong analytical, organisational, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work well in a team, both in an office and remote environment.
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, human resources, or business administration, or an equivalent combination of education, training, or work experience.
In return for your skills and expertise, our client offers a competitive salary starting from £35,000 per annum, dependent on experience. Additionally, you'll receive extensive benefits, including holidays, a pension plan, certification opportunities, and more! As an Ajilon Consultant, you'll be an essential part of our FTSE500 Global organisation, working onsite with our client. You'll enjoy regular salary payments, an annual bonus, pension contributions, paid holidays, and sick leave. We also offer additional benefits such as medical insurance, income protection, critical illness and life insurance, access to our discounted benefits website, and a library of online training materials, as well as future career and certification opportunities.
Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity! Apply now with an up-to-date CV that demonstrates your relevant skills and experience. If you haven't heard from us within 48 hours, please note that your application has not been successful on this occasion. However, we may keep your details on file for future suitable vacancies.
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