Senior Payroll Specialist

A well-established international business is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Payroll Specialist to take ownership of payroll activity across a number of UK and international entities. This is a broad, hands-on role sitting within Finance and would suit someone who enjoys having real ownership of payroll rather than simply working on one part of the process. You will work closely with Finance, HR and external payroll providers, ensuring payrolls are delivered accurately and on time while also taking responsibility for the financial controls, reconciliations and reporting that sit around them. The role offers a good mix of payroll operations, accounting, compliance and process improvement, with exposure across multiple countries. The role You will be responsible for coordinating and overseeing payroll activity across the UK and a number of overseas locations, working with third-party payroll providers and internal stakeholders. Your responsibilities will include: Managing the end-to-end payroll process across multiple entities and countries Reviewing payroll outputs and ensuring accuracy before submission Managing relationships with outsourced payroll providers Preparing and posting payroll journals Completing payroll reconciliations and resolving discrepancies Supporting month-end reporting and payroll-related accruals Managing PAYE, National Insurance, pensions and other UK payroll requirements Supporting P11D, PSA and other statutory payroll processes Maintaining ..... full job details .....