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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, you'll 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 role?
As 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 accuracy
Perform manual payroll and tax calculations when required
Manage complex payroll queries on a monthly and annual basis
Oversee 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 reports
Provide expert guidance to colleagues and stakeholders, handling sensitive or complex queries effectively
Ensure all payroll activities are delivered accurately on time, and in line with UK legislation and company policies
Manage multiple priorities in a high-pressure environment while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail
Minimum Qualifications
Multiple years of experience working in UK Payroll
Proven experience in managing manual UK tax calculations
Hands-on experience processing UK Tax returns such as PSA and P11Ds
Advanced Excel skills (e.g., pivot tables, v-lookups, complex formulas, large data analysis)
Demonstrated ability to analyse and interpret complex payroll data
Experience managing multiple demands and priorities in a busy, deadline-driven environment
Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex payroll issues clearly to non-technical stakeholders
Preferred Qualifications
Experience managing Modified or Shadow Payrolls
Experience administering share or stock schemes
Experience managing taxes for Assigned populations
Employment eligibility to work with American Express in the UK is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for these positions.
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 salaries
Bonus incentives
Support for financial-well-being and retirement
Comprehensive 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 need
Generous 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 program
Career development and training opportunities
Offer of employment with American Express is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background verification check, subject to applicable laws and regulations.