Astutes Power Team are currently recruiting for a Payroll Administrator to join a Global EPC Contractor within the UKs Power Industry on a 12 months fixed term contract based out of Central London.
The Payroll Administrator comes with a salary from 30,000 to 35,000 per year.
Role responsibilities and key skills for the role:
Process end:to:end payroll for weekly and monthly staff, including site:based and office employees, ensuring accuracy and timeliness Administer payroll for a mix of PAYE staff, contractors, and potentially CIS workers in line with UK regulations Calculate and process statutory payments including SSP, SMP, SPP, and pensions auto:enrolment contributions Maintain and update employee payroll records, including new starters, leavers, salary changes, and project assignments Ensure compliance with HMRC requirements, including RTI submissions, tax code updates, and year:end processes (P60s, P11Ds where applicable) Liaise with HR and project teams to ensure accurate capture of timesheets, overtime, allowances, and site:based uplift payments Support payroll for project:based environments, including cost allocation to specific sites or contracts Reconcile payroll reports, investigate discrepancies, and resolve payroll queries in a timely and professional manner Assist with audits by maintaining clear payroll documentation and supporting internal/external audit requests Work with finance teams on payroll journals, month:end reporting, and cost forecasting related to labour across EPC projects
Location, day rate and timeframe of the Payroll Administrator position:
Central London 30,000 to 35,000 salary Immediate start date 12 months fixed term contract
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