Payroll & Benefits Specialist - City of London

Payroll & Benefits Specialist

• Salary £60,000-£75,000
• 09:30-17:30 working hours (open to part-time)
• Office based
• Fantastic employee benefits to include wellness program of £100 per month, 10% firm pension contribution and 25 days annual leave!

This is a newly created role in London and will report into the International Accounting Director, working in the Finance department while working closely with the HR team, both based in London.

Payroll & Benefits Specialist Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with HR and Finance departments to ensure seamless data integration between payroll, HR systems, and accounting systems
• Manage the end-to-end payroll and pensions processes for all employees (lawyers and business professionals) based in the London office, ensuring accurate and timely payments
• Review and verify employee timekeeping, salary adjustments, bonuses, and other payroll related data before processing
• Ensure all payroll deductions, including taxes, pensions, and other employee benefits, are correctly applied in accordance with UK legislation and firm policies
• Prepare and submit accurate payroll-related tax filings and reports to HMRC, including PAYE, National Insurance, and other statutory deductions
• Coordinate the administration of benefits for new employees
• Act as a point of contact for benefits related questions and processes
• Help liaise with the firm’s benefits broker regarding the renewal of London office benefits and track policy renewal processes and open enrolment for medical insurance

Payroll & Benefits Specialist Key Responsibilities:

• Experience with payroll processing within a law firm
• Strong understanding of UK payroll legislation, including PAYE, National Insurance, pension contributions, and other statutory deductions
• Familiarity with HRIS and its integration with payroll systems
• Proficiency in payroll software (e.g., Sage, ADP, or similar platforms) and Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel)
• Experience with year-end reporting processes, such as P60s, P11Ds, etc.
• Experience administrating employee benefits