Payroll Advisor
Mountain Warehouse
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: London • United Kingdom
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About the role
- End-to-end payroll processing for multiple international payrolls using Dayforce
- Input, validate, and reconcile payroll data including starters, leavers, salary changes, bonuses, commissions, and deductions
- Support payroll cut-off activities and ensure payrolls are processed accurately and on time
- Maintain employee payroll records within Dayforce, ensuring data accuracy and integrity
- Support system audits, testing, and upgrades related to Dayforce payroll functionality
- Run standard and ad-hoc payroll reports as required
- Ensure payroll processes comply with local tax, social security, and employment legislation
- Assist with payroll reconciliations, variance analysis, and post-payroll checks
- Support internal and external audits by preparing documentation and evidence
- Respond to payroll-related queries from employees in a timely and professional manner
- Liaise with HR, Finance, and external payroll providers where applicable
- Support year-end payroll activities (e.g. P60s, P11Ds, equivalents internationally)
- Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes and system efficiencies
- Support documentation of payroll procedures and best practices
Requirements
- Previous experience in a payroll or payroll support role
- Hands-on experience using Dayforce for payroll processing
- Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy
- Ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced, multi-country environment
- Good Excel skills and confidence working with payroll data
- Experience supporting global or multi-country payrolls
- Knowledge of UK payroll legislation (international knowledge is a plus)
- Experience in retail or high-volume payroll environments
- Payroll qualification (e.g. CIPP) or working towards one
- Highly organised with strong time-management skills
- Professional and confidential approach to sensitive data
- Proactive, collaborative, and solutions-focused
- Strong communication skills with the ability to explain payroll matters clearly
Benefits
- - Competitive salary and benefits package
- - Hybrid working, 3 days in London based office & 2 working from home
- - Holiday allowance
- - 50% staff discount & 25% for family and friends
- - Pension scheme
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
payroll processingdata validationpayroll reconciliationvariance analysispayroll reportingExcelpayroll auditspayroll procedures documentationmulti-country payroll supportpayroll data management
Soft skills
attention to detailtime managementorganizational skillscommunication skillsproactivecollaborativesolutions-focusedprofessionalismconfidentialityability to manage deadlines
Certifications
CIPP