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Greg Storey

Team Leader at Astute People Ltd
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Payroll Administrator
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

Astute's Power Team are currently recruiting for a Payroll Administrator to join a Global EPC Contractor within the UK's Power Industry on a 12 months fixed term contract based out of Central London. The Payroll Administrator comes with a salary from £30,000 to £35,000 per year. Role responsibilities and key skills for the role:
  • Process end-to-end payroll for weekly and monthly staff, including site-based and office employees, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
  • Administer payroll for a mix of PAYE staff, contractors, and potentially CIS workers in line with UK regulations
  • Calculate and process statutory payments including SSP, SMP, SPP, and pensions auto-enrolment contributions
  • Maintain and update employee payroll records, including new starters, leavers, salary changes, and project assignments
  • Ensure compliance with HMRC requirements, including RTI submissions, tax code updates, and year-end processes (P60s, P11Ds where applicable)
  • Liaise with HR and project teams to ensure accurate capture of timesheets, overtime, allowances, and site-based uplift payments
  • Support payroll for project-based environments, including cost allocation to specific sites or contracts
  • Reconcile payroll reports, investigate discrepancies, and resolve payroll queries in a timely and professional manner
  • Assist with audits by maintaining clear payroll documentation and supporting internal/external audit requests
  • Work with finance teams on payroll journals, month-end reporting, and cost forecasting related to labour across EPC projects
Location, day rate and timeframe of the Payroll Administrator position:
  • Central London
  • £30,000 to £35,000 salary
  • Immediate start date
  • 12 months fixed term contract

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Accountant
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

Astute's Power Team are currently recruiting for an Accountant to join the Finance Division for a growing EPC Contractor within the Power and Renewable Energy Industries on a 12 months fixed term contract basis in Central London.

The Accountant position comes with a salary ranging from £45,000 to £55,000. Role responsibilities and key skills for the role:
  • Maintain and reconcile the general ledger and trial balance, ensuring accuracy and completeness of all financial records
  • Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reports in line with group reporting requirements and consolidation timelines
  • Manage SAP S/4HANA (Finance/FA module) activities, including postings, reconciliations, and fixed asset accounting
  • Oversee and coordinate the year-end and interim external audit process, acting as the main point of contact for auditors
  • Support group consolidation by preparing and submitting accurate financial data within strict deadlines
  • Liaise closely with the tax team to ensure compliance with UK tax regulations, VAT returns, and statutory requirements
  • Perform balance sheet reconciliations and investigate variances, ensuring timely resolution of discrepancies
  • Assist in the preparation of statutory accounts and ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards (e.g. UK GAAP / IFRS)
  • Collaborate with UK and HQ teams to ensure consistency in financial processes, controls, and reporting standards
  • Contribute to process improvements and system efficiencies within SAP S/4HANA and wider finance operations
Location, salary and timeframe of the Accountant position:
  • Central London
  • Salary - £45,000 to £55,000
  • Start date - May 2026
  • 12 months fixed term contract

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