International Payroll Specialist

Job Title: International Payroll Specialist

Location: London (Hybrid Working)

Contract Length: 6 months

Opportunity Overview:

Columbia Threadneedle Investments is a leading global asset management group that provides a broad range of actively managed investment strategies and solutions for individual, institutional and corporate clients around the world.

Requirements:

• Review and approve payroll changes and submit to payroll partner/systems across multiple countries. Ensure these are compliant with country specific regulations before submission.
• Ensure payroll elements are appropriately set up according to company policy and country legislation
• Conduct monthly analysis of payroll data for final approval, identify and resolve any issues arising.
• Prepare monthly payroll reconciliations and identify anomalies for preparation of financial reporting
• Prepare monthly GL file reporting for upload to finance system
• Review Liabilities reconciliations for monthly and end of year filing and payments to each country authorities
• Deal with queries from authorities.
• Prepare payments for approvals
• Deal with mid-level queries from employees and stakeholders
• Create and maintain internal payroll processing documentation
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure controls are maintained.
• Communicate with business on legislative changes that will impact their area
• Complete end of year analysis and prepare for final approval for each country.
• Ad hoc reporting
• Assist in Global mobility and Employment tax tasks in relation to payroll & benefits.
• Assist International Payroll Manager with audits and risk assessments.
• Assist International Payroll Manager with projects effecting payroll.

Desirables Skills:

• Previous UK payroll experience
• Previous international payroll experience
• Organisational skills
• Basic knowledge of double entry bookkeeping
• Good excel skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Good customer service skills
• Strong communication skills
• Basic knowledge of HR Policies and practices
• Basic knowledge of Benefits legislation and practices

Should this role resonate with you and your experience press apply today!