Job Description

• Preparation of several payrolls (4 European – 1 UK, 3 EU, 1 Far East), liaising with external payroll providers (3 EU) to ensure timely completion of payroll calculations
• Processing of cash and credit card expenses within the Finance software, coordinating with above payroll workings to include monthly expenses within the appropriate payroll as required
• Set up payroll payments within HSBCnet online banking system for all monthly payrolls, payroll tax payments and other ad hoc items
• Processing of payroll related journals into the Finance software (payroll, pensions, tax payments)
• Preparation, submission and payment of PSA, P11D and End of Year submissions and other associated payroll tasks (pension calculations and submissions, PAYE etc)
• Preparation of balance sheet reconciliations for all payroll related items ensuring these balance on a monthly basis and queries are followed up proactively
• Perform Analytical Review on labour costs for European entities
• Liaison with external agencies regarding the above as required
• Understand financial systems and processes to ensure tasks completed to a high standard with a proactive view to streamlining processes
• HSBC Administration, including Company credit card revisions and online payment approvals
• Involvement in collating information for both the interim and Year End Audit, liaising with internal and external stakeholders
• Use skills, knowledge and experience to add value within the Finance department and across the business, by suggesting improvements to processes and procedures, and where appropriate implementing those suggestions
• Perform the role with a customer-focused outlook, always aware of who our internal customers are and striving to provide the best possible service to them

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ideal candidates will be experienced with the above tasks, having exposure to both UK and European payrolls (and ideally Far East payroll), as well as being confident and assertive with the ability to build rapport and effectively communicate with people at all levels. You will be determined to go the extra mile to achieve results • Teamwork is essential in this role, as you need to ensure you collaborate with colleagues across a number of sites and time zones to ensure you hit required deadlines, therefore you must be team orientated and able to maintain positive and supportive relationships with your colleagues at all times • Previous experience in a fast moving finance environment is essential • The position requires someone who is highly computer literate, with excellent Excel skills • Effective organizational ability and time management skills are crucial, and you must be able to work to tight deadlines