Payroll Administrator

**About Collegiate**

Collegiate UK Ltd is a market leader in purpose-built student accommodation with over 10,500 beds in 21 cities across the UK. We work closely with our partners to be the most trusted accommodation choice for students by creating a unique experience where everyone feels they belong.

The key to Collegiate’s rapid growth has been our focus on delivering excellence in all areas and working as collaborative and supportive team.

As an operator we want our business to be run by the best people.

**The key duties for the role are**:

- Inputting new starters onto the payroll system liaising with HR and Site managers to obtain this information.
- Receiving monthly site amendments and obtaining approval from the Head of Operations.
- Updating all changes onto the payroll system.
- Making leavers on the system, calculating holiday pay and other payments / repayments as necessary.
- Maintaining accurate payroll records and ensure data integrity in payroll system.
- Aiding the submission of payroll on a monthly basis.
- Reviewing the preview reports and ensuring any amendments are submitted for the final payroll run.
- Producing monthly journals to facilitate site payroll recharges and provide postings necessary for CS.
- Reconciling the Wages Control Account, PAYE Payable, and Pensions Payable ledgers on a monthly basis and resolve any issues that may arise.
- Assist with 3rd Party audit enquiries.
- Liaise with Pension providers.
- Assist in year-end payroll activities, submission of P11ds and preparing payroll summaries.
- Stay updated on changes in payroll regulations and tax laws to ensure compliance.
- Other ad-hoc duties such as additional reporting which may be required from time to time.

Please note that due to the nature of the business and this specific role there are a large number of ad-hoc tasks which occur throughout the year - the JD is not exhaustive.

The nature of the role means that you may be required to work outside of your hours (move in weekends, summer etc). Travel may be required.

**Experience**:

- Previous payroll experience
- Evidence of progress towards CIPP / ACCA / ACA / CIMA.

**Skills/Ability/Knowledge**:

- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
- Methodical, pro-active approach, with an exceptional attention to detail.
- Strong numeracy skills.
- Ability to produce high quality and accurate work within demanding timeframes.
- Use of Microsoft Office, previous experience of accounting package(s)
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Good organisational skill and ability to work to, and sometime implement own processes.
- Proactive approach to problem solving.
- Capable of working with minimum supervision.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person