Payroll Assistant

Contract type: Full Time (37.5 Hours) – Permanent

Location: Brighton, Head Office - Britannia House (hybrid 1 day a week in the office)

The Payroll Assistant role is to support the Head of Payroll in preparing the monthly payrolls, maintaining the payroll systems and ensuring compliance with applicable rules and regulations in the UK, Europe, North America and multiple regional offices. This involves management of the payroll systems and processes, monthly journals, reconciliations and controls, and relationship management with centres and Human Resources. This role will also involve the management and roll-out of payroll related projects, working collaboratively with Human Resources, IT and Finance.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Maintenance of the payroll system, administering changes to employee data, updating for starters and leavers and variations to contracts for Europe, NA and ROW.

Ensuring high levels of quality by thoroughly reviewing input data.

Processing monthly pay-claims, timesheets and additional ad-hoc payments.

Processing payroll in Cloudpay and ADP, reviewing all inputs and checking payslips and payroll reports.

Liaising with Human Resources, Centres and Partner Agencies to ensure that all data, updates and claims are received in a complete and timely manner.

Prepare monthly reconciliations of balance sheet accounts.

Ensure static data is regularly reviewed.

Prepare and review audit control reports for changes to employee and bank data.

Ensure compliance with all legal and regulatory compliance.

Support enquiries and investigations as required.

Develop and maintain internal relationships throughout the centres and functional departments

Maintain relationships with Human Resources in North America, Brighton, London and Singapore.

Liaise with auditors at interim audit and final audit.

Supporting the Payroll Manager and taking the lead in process improvements, assisting in the management and implementation of any new payroll systems or processes.

Identify and undertake ‘added value’ project work to improve the quality of data held in the systems and provide a better user experience for employees.ABOUT YOU

Payroll experience or qualifications and training – CIPP/AAT (preferred but not essential)

Using a range of finance/payroll systems

Experience of processing overseas payrolls and advantage

Ability to apply payroll rules and regulations.

Ability to communicate effectively and convey technical information to non-finance audiences.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Relationship management and customer service skills.

Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Ability to work effectively in a team.

Good working knowledge of accountancy or payroll systems (Cloudpay and ADP would be an advantage)

Strong Excel skills.

ABOUT US

Study Group is a leading international education provider that is dedicated and passionate about helping students around the world, creating a brighter future and reaching their full potential. With university partnerships and a variety of face-to-face, online, and hybrid study programmes, we can provide students with the resources and guidance they need to succeed. Our global network of offices and university partnerships ensure that students receive the best educational services available. Additionally, our Insendi platform enables us to deliver innovative, accessible, and intuitive digital learning experiences with the most advanced digital tools available.

ORGANISATIONAL COMPLIANCE

Study Group is proud of its high standards in safeguarding and recognises its importance in enabling the best possible student experience and outcomes. For successful applicants the following checks will be conducted- Criminal Background Check (country specific), x2 References, ID and Right to Work checks as well as Education Verification.

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