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Payroll assistant (6 month ftc)

London
Argus Media
Payroll assistant
Posted: 22h ago
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Argus is where smart people belong and where they can grow. We answer the challenge of illuminating markets and shaping new futures.

What We’re Looking For

We are seeking a UK Payroll Assistant to join our UK-based Global Payroll Team. Reporting to the Global Payroll Manager, you’ll be part of a collaborative team of five, responsible for managing the UK payroll process end-to-end for approximately 600 employees. Please note, if you are successful in this role it is likely this role will be converted into a permanent position

This is an exciting opportunity to grow your career in a global environment, supporting payroll operations across multiple jurisdictions including the UK, Australia, South Africa, Dubai, China, Netherlands, Germany, India, Spain, Latvia, Ukraine, South Korea, Indonesia, and the United States.

We’re looking for a detail-oriented, proactive individual with strong communication skills and a flexible approach to managing tasks.

Key Responsibilities

What will you be doing


* Collaborate with HR and Finance teams to gather and verify monthly payroll data
* Input and update payroll changes using Cintra software
* Process tax code changes and submit RTI filings to HMRC
* Administer statutory payments (SSP, SMP, ShPP, SPP, SAP, PAYE, NI)
* Review payroll data for accuracy prior to internal review and final approval
* Provide first-line support for payroll-related queries (salary, benefits, taxation, social security)
* Assist with monthly and annual payroll tax reporting and compliance
* Manage year-end reconciliations, RTI submissions, and P60 distribution
* Maintain and improve payroll processes and documentation
* Monitor and respond to queries in the Payroll inbox
* Support the London Payroll Team with day-to-day operations

Skills And Experience

* 1–2 years of experience in UK payroll operations
* Familiarity with payroll software (Cintra and ADP experience is a plus)
* Strong organisational and multitasking abilities
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced environment
* Flexible and collaborative team player with a proactive mindset
* Payroll reconciliation and manual calculation skills are desirable

What’s In It For You

Our rapidly growing, award-winning business offers a dynamic environment for talented, entrepreneurial professionals to achieve results and grow their careers. Argus recognizes and rewards successful performance and as an Investor in People, we promote professional development and retain a high-performing team committed to building our success.

* A collaborative, international working environment.
* Opportunities for professional development and training (e.g., CGI qualification support).
* Hybrid working, 3 days in the office, 2 days working from home

Competitive salary

* Group pension scheme
* 25 days holiday pro rata

About Argus

Argus is the leading independent provider of market intelligence to the global energy and commodity markets. We offer essential price assessments, news, analytics, consulting services, data science tools and industry conferences to illuminate complex and opaque commodity markets. Headquartered in London with over 1,500 staff, Argus is an independent media organisation with 30 offices in the world’s principal commodity trading hubs.

Companies, trading firms and governments in 160 countries around the world trust Argus data to make decisions, analyse situations, manage risk, facilitate trading and for long-term planning. Argus prices are used as trusted benchmarks around the world for pricing transportation, commodities and energy. Founded in 1970, Argus remains a privately held UK-registered company owned by employee shareholders and global growth equity firm General Atlantic.

Argus is committed to ensuring career and personal growth for all its staff and provides extensive training and career development opportunities, as well as participation in employee-led initiatives, including a women’s network. Our core values are Excellence, Integrity, Partnership and Inclusivity.

For more details about the company and to apply please make sure you upload your CV via our website: www.argusmedia.com/en/careers/open-positions

By submitting your job application, you automatically acknowledge and consent to the collection, use and/or disclosure of your personal data to the Company. Argus is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage diversity in the workplace regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.

Argus is the leading independent provider of market intelligence to the global energy and commodity markets. We offer essential price assessments, news, analytics, consulting services, data science tools and industry conferences to illuminate complex and opaque commodity markets.

Headquartered in London with 1,500 staff, Argus is an independent media organisation with 30 offices in the world’s principal commodity trading hubs.

Companies, trading firms and governments in 160 countries around the world trust Argus data to make decisions, analyse situations, manage risk, facilitate trading and for long-term planning. Argus prices are used as trusted benchmarks around the world for pricing transportation, commodities and energy.

Founded in 1970, Argus remains a privately held UK-registered company owned by employee shareholders and global growth equity firm General Atlantic.


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