This client has a history going back to the late 1800s when they were established in the City of London. They opened their first overseas office in the 1970s and now have offices in ten locations across the globe. With over 500 lawyers worldwide, they are a dynamic, commercial firm and leaders in their specialist business areas.
The are seeking a highly skilled, detail-oriented, and hands-on Payroll Manager. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in managing payroll functions, ensuring compliance with UK regulations, and providing exceptional support to employees. Experience with international payrolls is advantageous.
Responsibilities
- Process, review and support the preparation of the London and overseas monthly payrolls to ensure accuracy and completeness.
- Oversee and supervise the Payroll Specialist.
- Prepare and submit monthly payroll reports to management for approval.
- Ensure a robust control environment around payroll, fully documented, and recommend improvements.
- Prepare any monthly or ad hoc payments to Partners as advised by the Partnership Accountant.
- Assist with the preparation and posting of payroll related journals to the accounting system.
- Oversee statutory returns, including Employers Annual Return Form P35, Forms P14 and P60, and support the preparation of the firm's PAYE Settlement Agreement; process P45s.
- Prepare all other internal and external reports on both a scheduled and ad hoc basis.
- Prepare payments and associated reconciliations for Partners, employees, and third parties.
- Prepare pension scheme data for the firm's pension advisers and pension scheme provider.
- Control payments related to season ticket loans, insurances, gymflex, etc.
- Liaise with HR colleagues to ensure the smooth transfer of data to the Payroll team.
- Liaise with the Tax & Partnership Department on matters relating to in-pat and ex-pat employees.
- Address any UK payroll queries.
- Perform any other ad hoc tasks as required.
Candidate Profile
- CIPP qualified or equivalently experienced.
- Proven experience as a people manager.
- Up-to-date knowledge of payroll legislation.
- At least 8 years of payroll experience, ideally within a partnership structure, preferably a law firm.
- Experience with internal accounts and reconciliation.
- Some experience with ex-pat/in-pat payrolls.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Knowledge of payroll software is desirable.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
Important Notice
It is Career Legal’s policy, as a matter of courtesy, to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to respond to individual candidates. If we have not contacted, you within three working days your application has been unsuccessful and your details have not been retained. Please apply for any other position that you may see in the future. Thank you.
Career Legal is a Recruitment Agency and is advertising this permanent vacancy on behalf of one of its clients.
