Senior Associate - UK Payroll

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Role

Pre payroll Activities which include Data Input, Tax code download and validates this against HMRC portal.

First and Final Payroll run comprises of Exceptions Reports, GL Simulation, WT Reports, Pre DME test and Live, Cash Breakdown Report, preparation of Bank File, BACS reconciliation reports, BACS Live

Running Post Payroll Reports Payslip production, Payroll Journal, Variance Reports, Pension Reports, Finance File, EPS, FPS, App Levy and GL Live, 3rd Party Reports, Auto Enrolment report.

Strong knowledge in Employees Pay Query Analysis

Complete knowledge in Year End Activities (P9 uplift, GPG report, P60, P11Ds, EYU)

Submission of Forms P45, P46 to HMRC regularly

Deep knowledge in Calculating and processing Statutory Payments such as Maternity pay, Paternity pay, Sick pay, shared parental pay and Adoption pay and keeping track for these details updating clients on regular basis.

Manual calculation of Statutory deductions such as Student Loan, Attachments, PAYE, and National Insurance and Processing this via payroll

Filing Year end returns which includes the following form submissions to HMRC.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Making sure that our clients’ employees get their monthly salaries accurately and on time.

To process the tickets by meeting the obligations such as TAT & accuracy levels as defined

Responsible For Maintaining Accuracy

Prioritizes, allocates and actions daily tasks to be accomplished to meet SLA.

Inputting data into the system, validating and performing calculations.

Processing statutory documentation

Running payroll processes and answering employees’ queries via email or telephone

Preparing reports, reconciling, and making payments

Testing payroll system functionalities

Highlighting risks and errors to relevant parties as soon as possible, following risk management processes

Highlighting areas of improvement in the team to increase effectiveness.

Building strong relationships with client and third-party providers

Contributing to the team, supporting the rest of the team based on their needs (a buddy to less experienced colleagues and supporting more senior colleagues).

Respond to requests, queries and complaints from external customers in a friendly and efficient manner so as to enhance customer loyalty.

To proactively seek learning opportunities to develop and maintain good knowledge of systems, clients and workflow and processing procedures. To take an active part in promoting your own training and development in all areas.

REQUIREMENTS

Very good English and excellent communication skills – because the candidate will be working closely with UK Clients

Minimum 3 years of experience in UK Payroll

Payroll System Knowledge (SAP / Workday desired but not required)

End to End UK Payroll Knowledge (CIPP desired but not required)

Analytical skills

Excel skills – intermediate level.

Good time management skills – which allows you to manage your own time and meet tight deadlines under pressure.

Graduate from any stream / Diploma Holder

Benefits

At Strada, we support your whole self—offering a range of benefits for your health, wellbeing, finances, and future. These include health coverage, wellbeing programs, paid leave (vacation, sick, parental), retirement plans, learning opportunities, and more. All offers are contingent on successful completion of background checks, where permitted by law and as appropriate for the role. These may include identity, education, employment, and in some cases, criminal history verification, checks against global watchlists, credit reports, and / or drug testing. You’ll be informed of the specific checks applicable to your role and location during the recruitment process.

Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Strada is dedicated to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We believe that embracing differences strengthens our teams and drives innovation and success.

Diversity Policy Statement

Strada is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination based on legally protected characteristics. We actively support the advancement of underrepresented groups and provide reasonable accommodations for disabilities and religious practices. Applicants may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting their recruiter.

Authorization to work in the Employing Country

To be considered, you must have current and future work authorization in the country where you're applying, without the need for visa sponsorship by Strada.

Please note : This job description does not limit Strada’s right to assign or reassign responsibilities, including to subsidiaries, partners, or future business purchasers.