Payroll Specialist

We back you with benefits that support your holistic well-being so you can be and deliver your best. This means caring for you and your loved ones physical financial and mental health as well as providing the flexibility you need to thrive personally and professionally:Competitive base salariesBonus incentivesSupport for financial-well-being and retirementComprehensive medical dental vision life insurance and disability benefits (depending on location)Flexible working model with hybrid onsite or virtual arrangements depending on role and business needGenerous paid parental leave policies (depending on your location)Free access to global on-site wellness centers staffed with nurses and doctors (depending on location)Free and confidential counseling support through our Healthy Minds programCareer development and training opportunitiesOffer of employment with American Express is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background verification check subject to applicable laws and regulations.At American Express our culture is built on a 175-year history of innovation shared values and Leadership Behaviors and an unwavering commitment to back our customers communities and colleagues. As part of Team Amex youll experience this powerful backing with comprehensive support for your holistic well-being and many opportunities to learn new skills develop as a leader and grow your career.Here your voice and ideas matter your work makes an impact and together you will help us define the future of American Express.How will you make an impact in this roleAs a Payroll Specialist you will play a key role in ensuring the accurate and compliant delivery of complex UK Payroll activities. You will provide technical expertise in payroll tax and compliance acting as a trusted subject matter expert for both routine and highly technical payroll queries. Your responsibilities will include reviewing and analysing payslips performing manual tax calculations managing UK Payroll-related reporting and overseeing annual processes such as the PSA and Form 42.This is a technically focused position where your ability to manage large volumes of data in excel deliver accurate reports and ensure compliance with UK Legislation will be critical. You will also interact with employees and stakeholders across the business requiring you to manage sensitive and challenging queries with professionalism accuracy and strong communication skills.Key Responsibilities:Review and analyse payslips to ensure compliance and accuracyPerform manual payroll and tax calculations when requiredManage complex payroll queries on a monthly and annual basisOversee technical payroll processes including UK Tax returns (e.g. PSA P11Ds Form 42 Appendix 7B)Analyse large payroll datasets in Excel and produce detailed accurate reportsProvide expert guidance to colleagues and stakeholders handling sensitive or complex queries effectivelyEnsure all payroll activities are delivered accurately on time and in line with UK legislation and company policiesManage multiple priorities in a high-pressure environment while maintaining accuracy and attention to detailMinimum QualificationsMultiple years of experience working in UK PayrollProven experience in managing manual UK tax calculationsHands-on experience processing UK Tax returns such as PSA and P11DsAdvanced Excel skills (e.g. pivot tables v-lookups complex formulas large data analysis)Demonstrated ability to analyse and interpret complex payroll dataExperience managing multiple demands and priorities in a busy deadline-driven environmentStrong communication skills with the ability to explain complex payroll issues clearly to non-technical stakeholdersPreferred QualificationsExperience managing Modified or Shadow PayrollsExperience administering share or stock schemesExperience managing taxes for Assigned populationsEmployment eligibility to work with American Express in theUK is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for these positions.Required Experience:IC Key Skills Data Entry,Paychex,QuickBooks,Accounting,10 Key Calculator,Paylocity,Microsoft Excel,Payroll,ADP,Administrative Experience,Human Resources,Bookkeeping Employment Type : Full-Time Department / Functional Area: Finance Experience: years Vacancy: 1