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You'll be joining the 6th largest IT Service Provider, present in more than 50 countries. From our roots in Japan, NTT DATA's mission is to facilitate business change and technology transformation across many industries for a better future for our business, people and community. Some of the projects we have supported include the digitising of The Open golf tournament and applying Formula 1 technology to support medical staff at University Hospitals Leicester.
Everything we do is underpinned by our core values of 'Clients First', 'Teamwork' and 'Foresight' and we achieve these by putting people first.
We support and celebrate our differences and preferences, these are what makes us unique. Some of our initiatives, collectively known as “DO Diversity”, aim to create a space for us to learn and get involved in building a truly diverse environment. Our Culture & Ethnicity Network gives our colleagues a platform to share their various backgrounds; Our NINGEN programme allows the new generation of NTT DATA employees around the world to connect and shape the future of our organisation and the “City Gives Back” allows us to support our local community that has been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic...and much more!
What you'll be doing:
Due to significant company growth an opportunity has arisen for the role of Assistant Payroll Manager. This role will involve the co-ordination of the UK day to day payroll process overseeing data entry and verification, query handling and ensuring data accuracy and compliance. This will require a broad and well-rounded background in operating in both the payroll and financial accounting areas. Supported by the offshore payroll team in India the focus will be the delivery of an accurate and timely payroll service through collaboration with areas of the business to include HR and Senior Managers. As well as the timely and accurate delivery of the payroll and HMRC submissions this will include delivering clear and consistent guidance and direction to all stakeholders including the offshore payroll team, HR Business Partners and employees.
A sound knowledge of payroll rules and regulations, financial control principles and accounting practices is essential. Coordinating a specialist team working to tight internal and external deadlines within an ever changing regulatory framework is key.
Responsibilities
- Managing the monthly payroll to ensure payroll changes are recorded, actioned and submitted in a timely and accurate manner in line with monthly payroll and HMRC deadlines for a UK payroll of 1500-2000 plus employees
- Reconciliation of all payroll related balance sheet control accounts in the finance and accounting systems
- To advise the Local HR Teams, local Business and HRBPs on issues around payroll in general. This involves interpreting legislation and regulations to ensure correct advice is given and all legal requirements referring to documentation and accuracy are met and formal procedures are implemented on time.
- To research, identify and communicate the potential payroll implications to all stakeholders of existing and proposed legislation.
- Working with the HR, offshore payroll and finance teams to continuously review, develop and refine payroll policies and procedures
- Providing advice and guidance on related company policies and payroll tax and legislation
- Ensuring payroll compliance with all legislative requirements
- Managing, preparation and submission of P11d and PSA submissions to HMRC in line with statutory reporting deadlines
- Being the main point of contact for all escalation queries related to payroll
- Oversee reporting on key metrics and ensuring monthly reporting is submitted on time
- Manage Communications with HMRC and external professional advisors
- Work with the external auditors for data provision related to payroll
- Ensure all payroll related deductions and payments are made in line with legislative requirements both in terms of accuracy and timelines
- Administration in conjunction with external professional advisors of international payrolls
- Participation in all ongoing payroll related projects
- Analysis and Reporting on payroll data
- Ad Hoc requirements
What you'll need:
- Accounting or payroll professional qualification
- Strong Financial Accounting skills and experience is essential as the role includes balance sheet and P&L reconciliations
- Comprehensive understanding of UK payroll and tax laws is required
- Experience of managing large payrolls
- Experience of working with offshore payroll teams would be desirable
- Excellent organisation skills with the ability to manage workload under pressure with multiple priorities
- Maintain a good working knowledge of payroll processes and procedures that can provide structure and support across the organisation
- Highly developed interpersonal skills across a range of customers and external bodies
- Project management experience that can be demonstrated in payroll system implementation
- Excellent analytical skills and ability to use own initiative but know when to seek guidance
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work to tight deadlines
- Professional manner, pro-active approach to work
- Demonstrate the ability to work confidentially, remaining discreet at all times
- Excellent communication skills to work effectively with people at all levels and across multiple disciplines
- Excellent planning and organisational skills
- Must be flexible and able to work in a demanding environment
- Strong leadership skills
- Strong customer focus
- Excellent analytical skills
- Ability to work on own initiative but know when to seek guidance
- Committed team player and self-motivated
- Ability to work on projects as part of multi-function team
- Excellent IT Skills – strong knowledge of PowerPoint, Word and Excel and able to use Payroll systems
...and finally:
The focus on Clients, Teamwork and Foresight is in our DNA and we are looking for someone who shares and embodies these core values, leading by example.
We don't look for finished articles. We look for people who want to continue their career growth alongside NTT DATA 's.
To support your hard work and dedication, we will offer you the following:
- A people focused business
- Excellent opportunities to grow your career, including an online training platform with 3000+ courses, accessible from everywhere, to sharpen your skills.
- A varied client base
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“Upon joining the NTT DATA UK family, you will experience a culturally diverse organisation living our values of Clients First, Teamwork and Foresight as we partner with our customers every day.
At NTT DATA UK, we are proud to support and invest in our people. We offer a variety of rewarding career paths and opportunities to develop professionally - with access to cutting edge innovation.”
Fernando Apezteguia, CEO, NTT DATA UK
