Payroll Consultant (2 month FTC) – hybrid

Overview

 Blue Light Card. Individually great, together unstoppable  

The Role and the Team 

We’re looking for a Payroll Consultant to join the team on a 2-month FTC. You’ll report into the Financial Controller and work in the payroll and wider finance team, to support with the year-end pay elements as well as several process projects to improve the efficiency of operations.  

Our Culture 

Our Blue Light Card culture is built on our relationships and our members are at the heart of everything we do. Alongside our members and partners, our people are integral to helping create the unique experience we deliver, and we’re committed to creating a place that our team love to work, and people want to join. 

As a market leading benefits service to the Blue light community and armed forces, we’re proud to work with well-known online and high street retailers across the UK. We are a fast-moving business and are always looking to adapt and innovate how we approach what we do. 

We’re proud of our unique culture at our HQ in Cossington. You’ll start to see why it’s a great place to work and even if you’re not expected to be in the office everyday – you may just want to be! We’re officially recognised as a Top 100 Great Place To Work UK and one of the UK’s Best Workplaces for Wellbeing. Visit our LinkedIn Company Page to find out more. 

 

What You’ll Do  

• Maintain the integrity of the system through regular audits, ensuring all employee data remains current and accurate, from headcount tracking to policy assignments
• You will be producing payroll, issuing of payslips, raising payment files and ensuring all staff pay and tax is paid on time.
• Assist in completing year-end exercises, ensuring pay elements align with updated tax rates and policies 
• Aid in developing comprehensive process flows for UK, AUS, and Foundation payroll streams 
• Support in reviewing payroll processes, identifying areas for improvement and automation 
• Collaborate with the wider business, particularly the people team, to log changes and update systems 
• Support the payroll and finance team across several ongoing projects relating to payroll and benefits 

 

What You’ll Bring 

• Demonstrated experience in managing payroll for organizations with 100+ employees 
• A good knowledge and experience of the UX tax system 
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal 
• Proven ability to administer diverse benefits packages effectively 
• Proficient in payroll software, preferably CIPHR, with consideration for other platforms 
• CIPP qualification preferred but not required 
• Familiarity with P11d forms 
• Capable of working independently and collaboratively with other teams 

 

What We Offer 

• Hybrid working and flexible hours 
• Free onsite parking 
• 25 days plus public holidays, buy and sell and an additional day off for your birthday   
• A company bonus scheme 

• Great social events e.g., Christmas party, family fun day, summer party, sports matches 
• Relaxed dress code and modern office space (games area, chill-out areas, book club, free coffee/tea/soft drinks/snacks)  
• Onsite gym (including access to free HIIT & stretch classes)  
• Learning and development opportunities   
• Group auto-enrolment pension plan  
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, sick pay  
• Company funded private medical insurance  
• Employee assistance programme (including mental health support) 

 

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Remote Status: hybrid

Location 1
Charnwood Edge Business Park
Cossington
Leicester
LE7 4UZ
United Kingdom

Location 2 *(if applicable)
WC1A 2SN
London
London
WC1A 2SN
United Kingdom