Payroll Administrator

**More than you expected** Grant Thornton UK LLP is part of a global network of independent audit, tax and advisory firms, made up of some 58,000 people in over 135 countries. We're a team of independent thinkers who put quality, inclusion and integrity first. All around the worldwe bring a different experience to our clients. A better experience. One that delivers the expertise they need in a way that goes beyond. Personal, proactive, and agile. That's Grant Thornton.

PAYROLL ADMINISTRATOR**

**Northampton (other UK Grant Thornton locations can be considered)**

**NEW GROUND WON’T BREAK ITSELF.**

Every day our teams help people in businesses and communities to do what is right and achieve their goals.

As a payroll administrator you will be an integral part of the firm’s payroll team whose aim is to ensure the UK firm’s 5,000 people, GTIL population and ever growing contractor population are paid accurately and on time each month. You will be one of fourpayroll administrators who will support the payroll leadership team by delivering the monthly payrolls of the firm. As well as the payrolls there is lots of opportunities to get involved in operational efficiencies and other projects to further develop yourown career aspirations.

We’re happy to talk flexible working and consider reduced hours and job shares, we’ll support you to balance your work and life.

**A look into the role**

As a Payroll Administrator within Finance, you will:

- Work with the payroll leadership team to deliver the monthly timetables for the payrolls.
- Act as the first port of call for employee queries, to deliver a first class service to the business on payroll queries, great communication skills are key.
- Manage your own workload ensuring that your own KPIs and the teams KPIs are delivered each month.
- Have a curious mind and be adept at investigating and understanding processes and policies ensuring that reasons for variances are understood. Continuous improvement is a goal for the team and you will have a key role to play in enhancing the way the teamdelivers the payroll to create maximum efficiencies.

**Knowing you’re right for us**

Joining us as a Payroll Administrator the minimum criteria you’ll need is a background in Financial Services Administration. It would be great if you had some of the following skills, but don’t worry if you don’t tick every box, we’ll help you develop alongthe way.
- Experience of tools and technology related to payroll, particularly Workday
- Experience of Microsoft office tools particularly Excel
- Problem solving and communication skills
- Knowledge of payroll legislation and HMRC requirements
- Experience of working within a team

**Knowing we’re right for you**

Embracing uniqueness, the culture at Grant Thornton thrives on the contributions of all our people, we never settle for what is easy, we look beyond to deliver the right thing, for everyone. Building an inclusive culture, where we value difference and respectour colleagues helps our people to perform at the best of their ability and realise their potential.

Our open and accessible culture means you’ll interact with leaders who are interested in you and everything you bring to our firm. The things that set you apart, we value them. That’s why we give you the freedom to bring your whole self to work and pursueyour passions inside and outside of work.

**Beyond the job**

Life is more than work. The things you do, and the people you’re with outside of work matter, that’s why we’re happy to look at flexible working options for all our roles, and we’ll always do our best to keep your work and life in balance.

The impact you can make here will go far beyond your day job. From secondments, to fundraising for local charities, or investing in entrepreneurs in the developing world, you’ll be giving back to society. It’s that drive to do the right thing that runs throughour every move, grounded in our CLEARR values - Collaboration, Leadership, Excellence, Agility, Respect and Responsibility.

We’re looking for people who want to contribute, spark fresh ideas and go beyond expectations. People who want to be able to proudly do what’s right, for the firm, our clients, our people and themselves. **It’s how it should be.**

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