Average Payroll Analyst salary in the UK

Glasgow | £29k - £34.8k per annum (dependent on skills and qualifications) Fulltime | Office based until training complete, then 2/3 days hybrid Competitive pension scheme - Enhanced maternity/paternity pay - Life assurance - HolidayPlus - Cycle2work Scheme & more REQ4808 We are looking for a Payroll Analyst to process monthly payroll data for all employees, ensuring compliance with company codes. You'll review, balance, and validate payrolls, while managing all payroll accounting functions. We deliver safety, warmth, and comfort to homes and businesses. Every role, whether in the office or on the front line, plays a key part in this mission. Here’s how you will contribute… Accurately collect and input payroll data from various sources.Ensure all payroll data is correct and compliant with company policies and regulations.Execute the payroll process, including calculating wages, deductions, and taxes.Distribute payroll costs appropriately across departments and projects.Address and resolve payroll-related inquiries from employees and management.Ensure timely and accurate payments to tax authorities.Initiate and manage payroll-related requests and processes.Review and approve payroll transactions and adjustments.Oversee payroll general ledger accounts and perform regular reconciliations.Process and reimburse employee expenses in accordance with company What you will need We’re looking for a variety of skills and qualities that make you a great fit. If you don’t meet every requirement, don’t worry—we offer tailored learning and development to help you succeed. Proven experience as a Payroll Analyst or in a similar role.Strong understanding of payroll processes and relevant regulations.Proficiency in payroll software and Microsoft Office Suite.Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.Strong communication and interpersonal skills.Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality Payroll qualification Why SGN? SGN is a leader in pioneering research and development toward a net-zero energy system. Our cutting-edge technologies and innovative thinking are driving change in the gas industry, all while keeping people safe and warm.

Global Payroll Business Analyst18 month Contractup to £70k depending on experienceHybrid - 1/2 days a week in the office I am recruiting for an experienced Payroll Business Analyst to join a Global Consumer Health Business. As this is a Global role, its essential that you have experience working in a multinational environment with proven experience in International Payroll, including processing payroll, supervising teams, and exposure to payroll projects. Responsibilities will include: Strategic Initiatives: Coordinate and project manage strategic payroll initiatives and projects across the global payroll organisation, including global mobility, shares, and benefits improvements.Process Improvement: Identify and gather payroll improvements, eliminating or enhancing manual and non-essential processes through technology to simplify and streamline operations.Data Security: Manage internal system accesses in alignment with data security principles.Issue Resolution: Support the resolution of identified issues and challenges, providing clear root cause analysis, guidance, and training to the payroll team.Documentation: Assist the global payroll team in maintaining regular country documentation updates and monitor adherence to the approval process.Training and Guidance: Provide guidance and training for annual cycle planning preparation, quarterly BCP testing, global employee communications, and help guides.Performance Metrics: Support improvements in case management and performance dashboard metric delivery.Compliance Checks: Perform monthly spot checks of payroll control tools for SOX countries and five sample countries, capturing analysis and remediation evidence to ensure issues are corrected.Dashboard Monitoring: Monitor the performance dashboard monthly to ensure accurate data reflection per country and resolve any identified issues.Vendor Management: Support vendor performance management, including cost management and performance against SLA/KPIs. Candidate Specification: Strong understanding of business process improvement with the ability to produce high-quality outputs.Proven work experience or subject matter knowledge in payroll and related systems (e.g., Workday, SAP).Strong background in analysis and critical evaluation of information from multiple sources.Ability to document information in a format understandable by both business and technology teams.Consulting-type skillset/mindset with strong influencing, relationship-building, communication, collaboration, presentation, and problem-solving skills.Excellent communication skills with the ability to host meetings and present new initiatives to the teamExperience managing teams remotely.Ability to conduct root cause analysis and problem-solving.Confidence to ask questions and seek further guidance when needed.Ability to prioritise a complex workload with conflicting deadlines and an understanding of the importance of meeting deadlines.Advanced Excel capabilities.Proficiency in MS Office suite, including PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint, etc.

Sewell Wallis are currently working with an international logistics business who are recruiting a Payroll Assistant to join their finance function based in Doncaster, South Yorkshire. This is a great opportunity to add value and develop professionally within a market leading business. They are looking for a committed and competent individual with experience as a Payroll Assistant/Coordinator or within a similar role. The position would ideally suit someone who is currently studying for their CIPP qualification or would be interested in doing so. However, this is not essential. What will you be doing? Ensuring the accurate input and checking of Payroll processing for all DB Cargo UK 4-weekly and monthly Payrolls, including variable payments and self-service activities in line with company policy and payroll legislation.Acting as the primary contact for complex queries and/or issues raised seeing it through to resolution.Administration of the company Flexible Benefits and Recognition Programme including Cycle to Work, Childcare Vouchers, Annual Leave Purchase Scheme and Fuel & Go.Coordination of the company Benefits in Kind including payrolling benefits and P11d reporting for the company fleet, staff travel and private medical insurance ensuring compliance with payroll legislation.Administration of the Defined Benefit & Defined Contribution Company Pension Schemes and AVCs, including Automatic Enrolment; annual reassessment activities, pension governance, interfaces to pension providers and calculation of pension contributions in line with the scheme rules.Ensuring payroll compliance by adherence to all statutory guidelines such as PAYE, National Minimum Wage, Salary Sacrifice and providing advisory support to employees in such matters.Monitoring and calculating of company and statutory pay and leave entitlements in line with company policy and compliance with statutory guidelines.Processing new starters and leavers in line with the company policies and payroll legislation.Administration and reconciliation of the time and attendance system outputs for overtime and Free Day Working payments. Coordinate drivers' annual excess hours payments and Christmas enhancements in line with Traincrew terms and conditions.Coordination and delivery of the annual Average Holiday Pay ensuring key stake holders such as the Finance Team and Employee Relations are communicated with throughout.Verification of payroll control reports supporting the pre-approval process. Performing the final commit of the payroll Bacs file for pay day. What skills are we looking for? Payroll qualifications are highly desirable.Experience within as a Payroll Assistant or similar within a payroll department.Confidence with Microsoft Office products, particularly in ExcelExperience of working to strict deadlines and prioritising workloads.Proven ability to maintain attention to detail and accurately enter data.Experience of communicating with a broad range of internal and external customers, at all levels. What's on offer? Hybrid workingFlexible start/finish timesStudy support25 days annual leave plus bank holidaysFree on-site parking Apply below to avoid missing out! Or for more information please contact Eleanor Kirk. To apply please send your CV, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications please accept that if we have not responded to your application within seven days, your application has not been successful. Sewell Wallis is a specialist recruitment company with a vast amount of experience in our industry we offer permanent, temporary and interim recruitment support for accounting and finance, human resources and business support positions. We recruit at all levels within finance from Purchase Ledger Administrator and Credit Controller level through to Financial Controller and Director positions. With offices in Sheffield and Leeds, we are well situated to cover all of South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire and Manchester. Please visit our website for more information on accountancy and finance jobs and human resources or business support positions.