Payroll Administrator
- Process end-to-end payroll for weekly and monthly staff, including site-based and office employees, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
- Administer payroll for a mix of PAYE staff, contractors, and potentially CIS workers in line with UK regulations
- Calculate and process statutory payments including SSP, SMP, SPP, and pensions auto-enrolment contributions
- Maintain and update employee payroll records, including new starters, leavers, salary changes, and project assignments
- Ensure compliance with HMRC requirements, including RTI submissions, tax code updates, and year-end processes (P60s, P11Ds where applicable)
- Liaise with HR and project teams to ensure accurate capture of timesheets, overtime, allowances, and site-based uplift payments
- Support payroll for project-based environments, including cost allocation to specific sites or contracts
- Reconcile payroll reports, investigate discrepancies, and resolve payroll queries in a timely and professional manner
- Assist with audits by maintaining clear payroll documentation and supporting internal/external audit requests
- Work with finance teams on payroll journals, month-end reporting, and cost forecasting related to labour across EPC projects
Location, day rate and timeframe of the Payroll Administrator position:
- Central London
- 30,000 to 35,000 salary
- Immediate start date
- 12 months fixed term contract
Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.
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