UK Payroll Specialist

Are you a UK Payroll Specialist with experience in a big matrix organisation? If so, we would like to hear from you! We're currently looking for a Payroll Specialist to join our entertainment client for a 6-month contract.

As a UK Payroll Specialist, you will be a key member of a high-performing international payroll team. You will be based in London, working cross-functionally across many time zones, especially in the US.

The right candidate for this position will be an individual who has a natural intellectual curiosity, strong analytical skills, flexibility and the desire to drive process improvements. The candidate will flourish in a "hands-on" role.

Responsibilities

1. Process payroll & reimbursable expenses for a portfolio of UK entities in-house within the Workday payroll module.
2. Manage the relationship with local stakeholders such as HMRC & local tax advisory companies.
3. Ensure an accurate and timely payroll, including but not limited to base pay, stock compensation, payroll taxes, pension, statutory and supplemental benefits, mobi employees, shadow payroll, etc.
4. Work on timely and correct wage tax filings and ensure local wage tax obligations are met and implemented.
5. Perform timely and accurate month-end close process including account reconciliations and accruals.
6. Cross-functional collaboration with all process & business partners for process improvements and efficiency.
7. Partner closely with our internal partners (HR / Employee Services / Employment Legal) to provide our UK employees with a first-class onboarding and payroll experience.

We Are Looking For Someone Who Is

1. A great communicator that can build strong working relationships with external advisors and internal teams.
2. Motivated, can work autonomously or as part of a team.
3. A multitasker who can prioritize to meet multiple tight deadlines.
4. Proactive, takes initiative and makes confident decisions.
5. Curious about all parts of the business, flexible and willing to travel.
6. Extremely organized, highly analytical & detail oriented.
7. Innovative and collaborative, not afraid to ask questions and is comfortable with ambiguity.

Qualifications

1. Solid functional experience with payroll processing and accounting in UK payroll supporting multiple entities.
2. In-house processing experience in Workday is a must.
3. Intermediate/Advanced with Excel and other Microsoft/Google products.
4. Strong communication skills, written/verbal, and ability to interact with employees at all levels, including upper management.

Apply now!

The next steps will be shared with shortlisted candidates by COB on Friday 7th Feb.

Client Description

Our Client is the world's leading streaming entertainment service. Headquartered in California, they're proud of their unique company culture. This organization has offices all over the world, and has continued to grow for almost 25 years. They now play an active role in the production and distribution of original and award-winning content.

Aquent is dedicated to improving inclusivity & is proudly an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applications from under-represented groups & are committed to providing support to applicants with disabilities. We aim to provide reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, to those with a medical condition, disability or neurodivergence.