Junior Payroll Analyst (FTC until January 2026)

Penguin Books

  • Colchester, Essex
  • £35,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Part-time
  • 14 days ago
We have an exciting opportunity for a finance professional to join our Group Salaries department as a Junior Payroll Analyst. This is a fixed term opportunity until January 2026.In this role, your focus will be on supporting the Assistant Payroll Manager, working closely alongside other Senior Payroll Analysts and Payroll Analysts in the team to carry out the day-to-day processing and reporting.
This position will suit someone with a background in management accountancy and payroll. You will have an adaptable and methodical approach to your work and be able to build strong relationships with a range of stakeholders. Apply now to be part of our dedicated and dynamic teamKey responsibilities:
  • Adhering to processing timetables across all payrolls.
  • Managing the shared mailbox and assisting with complex ad-hoc payroll tasks and stakeholder queries
  • Checking payroll for new starters and leavers, absence recordings, holiday pay across all payrolls including the Bureau payrolls
  • Assisting with checking of all overtime and average holiday pay data on all payroll including the Bureau payrolls
  • Assisting with stakeholder relationships specifically the Bureau payrolls to gather necessary data and query resolution for payroll processing
  • Performing more complex ad-hoc payroll calculations and data changes
  • Assisting with Pensioner payroll checking and final review
  • Checking of all monthly input in collation with the Senior Payroll Analyst
  • Overseeing queries from the conducting of audits and checks, such as part-time employee and National Minimum Wage checks and Anticipated leavers checks.
  • Checking pension new joiners / enrolment & postponements.
  • Producing financial payroll close reporting
What you’ll bringEssential criteria:
  • Previous experience in management accountancy, working with Payroll reconciliations.
  • Relevant experience of working within a busy payroll department
  • Good verbal and written communication skills
  • Relevant knowledge and experience with the Microsoft Office suite, particular Excel.
Preferred criteria:
  • Relevant experience of using payroll systems (experience of Payrite/FMP/IRIS is desirable)
Application instructionsPlease apply with your CV and cover letter outlining why you are the right candidate for the role by 11:59pm on Sunday 7th September.SalaryCirca £35,000 dependent on how your skills and experience align to the role, plus bonus and benefits.Hybrid workingWhile our offices across the UK are places to connect, collaborate and celebrate with colleagues, we recognise that flexibility around where you work is just as important. For this role we expect that you will work from our office in Frating, Essex, two days per week.Company: The Random House Group Limited | Job ID: 281722

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