At S&W, we help our clients thrive by simplifying the complex, illuminating new paths, and shaping solutions that make a difference. As one of the UK's top 10 fastest-growing accountancy firms, we have been a trusted partner since 1881--helping businesses and individuals meet challenges and seize opportunities across generations.
Built on expertise and driven by ambition, we provide a comprehensive range of services, including tax and accountancy, advisory and assurance, corporate finance, and restructuring. We are defined by our purpose--to help navigate challenges, unlock potential, and achieve the extraordinary.
What will you be doing?
We are seeking a talented individual to join our Finance team in London as Payroll Specialist. To assist the payroll manager in maintaining the company payroll's and pension schemes.
As Payroll Specialis, your responsibilities will include among others
Start to end payroll processing in NetSuite
Taking ownership of the monthly payroll process through NetSuite, ensuring all necessary tasks have been performed
To calculate SMP, SPP, SSP and ShPP or SAP entitlements where necessary
Ensuring complex payroll queries are assigned in areas of expertise and responded to effectively in a timely manner
Ensuring information received from HR Services/Rewards/external bodies is entered correctly onto the payroll system and all paperwork is properly authorised, in line with company policy
Supporting the Payroll Manager in implementing all aspects of payroll processing
Providing support and assistance to the Payroll Administrator ensuring payroll is HMRC compliant
Creating new pay elements as required and ensuring set up is accurate
Produce payroll reports and assist in preparation of payroll journal for posting to finance
Produce monthly payslips and annual P60 documents for all employees
Liaise closely with Company pension scheme administrators and complete monthly uploads
Create any new reporting or searches within NetSuite for payroll and other departments
Subject matter expert in payroll processing and NetSuite Payroll
To assist Management in other ad hoc projects & tasks within the department when required
To assist in the monthly payroll reconciliations ensuring all changes are correctly authorised and implemented
Qualifications
To be successful in this role, you should
Relevant experience in a busy payroll/accounts' environment
Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
Ability to prioritize and plan work activities and use time efficiently
IT literate and numerate with the ability to analyse and work with large volumes of data
Attention to detail is essential
Thorough knowledge of Word & Excel is essential
The ability to meet the expectation internally clients and suppliers through a sound understanding of their requirements, being responsive to their needs and exceeding their requirements
Adapt to changes in the work environment, manage competing demands and is able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events
NetSuite Payroll experience is desirable but not essential
Professional Qualifications and Education
Educated to A level with a minimum of grade B in GCSE Mathematics
Relevant payroll or accounting qualification(s) desirable but not essential
Additional Information
As a colleague here at S&W you will have access to benefits that include
Competitive salary
Private medical insurance
Life assurance
Pension contribution
Hybrid working model (role dependent)
Generous holiday package
Option to purchase additional holiday
Shared parental leave
Fully funded training towards professional qualifications
Cycle to work scheme
Season ticket loan
Eye care support
We are proud to value the differences that a diverse workforce brings, representative of society and our clients. At S&W we have a wide range of highly active employee resource groups and we're delivering multiple diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives across the organisation. It is our commitment to provide a workplace where all colleagues, regardless of identity, background, or circumstance, feel respected as individuals and feel that they can achieve their full potential and work in a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment.
We are happy to make any reasonable adjustments to accommodate for your needs throughout the application process. Please let your Recruiter know.
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