Payroll Accountant required to work within the finance team to support the outsourced Payroll Bureau in ensuring the accurate and timely preparation of payroll files. The role is responsible for payroll reconciliations, payroll-related payments, statutory submissions, and maintaining strong payroll controls and reporting processes. Key Responsibilities Ensure the Payroll Bureau receives all required employee and payroll records in line with weekly and monthly deadlines to support accurate payroll processing. Review payroll checklists and output files to verify completeness and accuracy of payroll data. Ensure all payroll reporting and statutory submissions are completed within required external deadlines. Respond to payroll-related queries from employees and liaise with the Payroll Bureau to resolve issues efficiently. Maintain accurate records of outstanding balances relating to bonus and incentive schemes, ensuring costs are accrued correctly until payment. Liaise with the finance team to ensure payroll-related deductions are paid accurately and on time to third parties, including PAYE, pensions, court orders, and medical insurance providers. Reconcile payroll control accounts on a monthly basis and investigate discrepancies where required. Support year-end audit processes by coordinating payroll audit requests, collating supporting documentation, and assisting with walkthroughs. Provide ad hoc support to the ...