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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