Payroll Coordinator - London, United Kingdom - Iris

Iris

Verified Company

London, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

The opportunity
We are looking for a Payroll Coordinator to support Iris' European finance teams. The role requires a person who has experience with payroll processing.

You will be a key member of the European Finance team ensuring accurate and prompt payroll and benefits management and reporting.

There is an emphasis on accuracy and completeness of payroll and employment taxes data and working closely with the HR team, external authorities and outsourced payroll processing company.

It is anticipated that the payroll tasks of the role will make up 60% of the role, for the remainder of your time you will be able to get involved with various finance projects aimed at improving efficiency, control and reporting.

This role reports into the European FC.
How you'd spend your day

Check payroll information for accuracy and ensure all relevant paperwork is in order
Coordinate with HR and outsourced payroll processing company about changes in payroll (e.g. terminations, new hires)
Reviewing payroll actuals against budgets and forecasts
Ensuring compliance with company policies and legislation
Process other financial compensations or deductions (e.g. annual bonuses, severance pay, taxes, worker's compensation)
Handle benefit expenses, like insurance fees or paid leave and process P11Ds.
Produce payroll reports as and when required
Process and post payroll journals in Maconomy
Answer employee questions or complaints about salaries and payments
Work with authorities (e.g. HMRC) on audits or requests
Other finance ad hoc projects as required
What we're looking for
Proven experience as a payroll coordinator or similar role (at least 1 year) and knowledge of payroll processes.
Experience operating in a fastpaced environment with tight reporting deadlines.
Experience collaborating and gaining the trust of senior leaders and peers.
Previous agency experience would be a benefit, mindset, capability and drive are the priority.
Advanced Excel experience.
Experience using Maconomy beneficial but not required.
Good knowledge of legislation relevant to payroll
Advanced Excel experience.
An analytical mind with good math skills
Strong communication skills
Excellent attention to detail

Who are we?
About Iris

We are Iris. The Participation Agency.

With over 1000 people in 14 offices worldwide, we use the power of Participation to help brands grow further, faster.

We combine creativity, data-driven media and the power of people to help brands, such as Samsung, adidas, Bentley, Pizza Hut, Beiersdorf and Samsonite, explode into cultural moments and embed themselves in people's lives.

Our office

London is our HQ. In our riverside office you'll find 300 talented people working with ambitious client partners. We're the lead strategic & creative agency for adidas TERREX, Pizza Hut Delivery and Abrdn. And we're a specialist partner for NIVEA and Samsung, to name a couple.

The Iris Character

We have five core behaviours that we look for to help us to build a culture that fosters true progress: Courage, Storytelling, Collaboration, Empathy and Commitment.

What's in it for you?

Flexible working we offer you a balance of home and office working and the opportunity to choose your days when it suits you best
Core hours whether you want to enjoy an early gym session or pick up your children from school, you have the option to manage your own hours
Vitality private health care
BUPA dental care
Pension scheme
Enhanced Maternity package
4 months full pay after 1 years' service
6 months full pay after 2 years' service
Enhanced Paternity package
4 weeks full pay after 1 years' service
IVF support giving you flexibility to attend appointments and recover from procedures
Additional Parental support meaning you can be there for your family's important moments'
Personal access to our independent Financial Advisor
Group income protection
Sabbatical after five years of service
Bike to Work Scheme
Discounted Gym Memberships through Vitality
NABS Support (Free counselling, therapy and training sessions)

Holiday

25 core days' holiday
Three extra days can be used for religious holidays
Plus your birthday day off
Plus an extra day after three and five years of service
Climate Exchange Day

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
'FOR THE FREE' is our global DE&I strategy. Its aim is to create a business where everyone feels free to be themselves and has the same opportunity and access to progress. Our DE&I strategy encourages courageous thinkers who champion outsider perspectives.

'FOR THE FREE' has three main pillars of activity:

Diversity - We want to invite difference.

To be an organisation that is fully representative of different groups and reflects the city, country and world that we live in.

We value our talents' lived experiences - including gender, race, class, disability, neuro-diversity and sexua