Key Achievements:

• Improved payroll reporting accuracy, reducing errors by 30% across multiple jurisdictions.

• Streamlined payroll data reconciliation processes, saving the finance team over 20 hours per month.

• Identified discrepancies in payroll costs, recovering £15,000 / $18,000 in overpayments.

• Supported payroll system implementation and upgrades, enhancing reporting and compliance.

• Provided analytical insights on payroll trends, contributing to cost optimisation strategies.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Collect, analyse, and reconcile payroll data to ensure accuracy and compliance.

• Prepare payroll reports and dashboards for management review.

• Monitor and reconcile payroll accounts, including tax, social security, benefits, and deductions.

• Support payroll month-end and year-end processes, ensuring timely reporting.

• Assist in payroll audits by providing supporting documentation and explanations.

• Analyse payroll trends, variances, and costs to identify opportunities for optimisation.

• Collaborate with HR and Finance teams to ensure accurate payroll information.

• Ensure compliance with UK HMRC, IRS, and other relevant payroll regulations.

• Support payroll system upgrades, testing, and process improvements.

• Respond to payroll queries from employees and management in a timely manner.

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date payroll records and documentation.

• Assist with statutory reporting including PAYE, NI, IRS filings, and benefits reporting.

• Prepare reconciliations for intercompany payroll transactions.

• Identify and report payroll risks, anomalies, or errors to management.

• Contribute to process improvement initiatives within the payroll function.

• Monitor payroll KPIs and provide recommendations to senior management.

• Assist in budgeting and forecasting payroll costs for departments and projects.

• Ensure adherence to internal controls, company policies, and ethical standards.

• Participate in internal training and continuous professional development (CPD).

• Support ad-hoc payroll projects and special analysis requests from management.