Job Description

Making days (and careers) brighter

We're proud to be a global business. And our mission is simple, really: to make every day a little bit brighter for our wonderful customers, teams and communities. We believe in being kind, generous and honest. That's why, at the end of each night, we donate as much of our unsold food as possible to those who need it most. And why we support those experiencing homelessness through The Pret Foundation.

There's more to the story, of course. But now, let's talk about you, the company and the job...


People at Pret work hard, have fun, learn a lot and really grow. Right now, we're looking for a passionate Payroll Administrator to join us.


The Payroll team is made up of 4 people. The team are responsible for paying over 7,500 people a week and another 1,000 people a month.

Overview of Role

This role reports to the Payroll Supervisor and is responsible for the weekly payroll, looking after the weekly pay for all our shops in London and the Regions, ensuring all employees are paid on time and accurately. This role is responsible for ensuring that all Payroll duties are carried out efficiently and professionally in line with company and statutory compliance.

What will I be doing?

The job holder has responsibility for ensuring that all Pret weekly paid employees are paid accurately and on time by liaising with Shop Managers, Ops Managers, and Pret employees at all levels. They should ensure Pret's compliance of statutory regulations and legislation at all times by liaising with Inland Revenue and the DWP.

Responsibilities

All weekly payroll input Processing of all maternity, paternity and statutory payments Pension administration RTI administration Helpdesk queries Liaising and dealing with third party organisations (DWP, HMRC etc) Responsible for checking and completing all audit reports for weekly Court order processing and court order payments Assisting the Payroll Supervisor upon request New to Pret Shop manager (payroll) training upon reques Any ad hoc requests

The role will be based in London.

What are we looking for?

We're looking for someone who has good written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work to deadlines and prioritise tasks. You will need to have excellent organisational skills, good excel skills and have a good eye for detail. A good understanding of all statutory and PAYE compliance is required and Ideally experience using Workday.

Pret Behaviours

Passion Clear Communication Team Working Great Execution Open to Change One Pret

Pret offers:


Competitive salary and annual bonus 33 days holiday a year including Bank Holidays Private healthcare Life assurance Pret pension scheme Season ticket loan Free lunch and drinks 50% discount in Pret shops worldwide Great reward and recognition events * Legendary parties