Payroll Specialist Manchester 6 months - possible extension£248.14 per day Via Umbrella Are you a talented Payroll Specialist looking for your next exciting opportunity? Our client, a leading banking organisation, is seeking a skilled professional to join their team as a Payroll Specialist on a Fixed Term Contract for 6 months. Working 35 hours a week Monday to Friday with Flexibility to work between the hours of 08:00 - 18:00. About the Role: As a Payroll Specialist you will play a pivotal role in the efficient operation of our organisation. This position primarily focuses on executing payroll in Continental Europe, ensuring accuracy, compliancewith statutory regulations, and timely payments to third parties. Your expertise in payroll processes and attention to detail will be critical for success. Key Responsibilities: Execute payroll for employees across multiple legal entities and countries within Continental Europe. Ensure accurate and on-time monthly payroll, adhering to all statutory regulations and payments to third parties. Provide expert advice on tax matters related to payroll and benefit provisioning to Country Managers and Senior HR Business Partners. Ensure accurate posting of salary and wage-related payments to the correct General Ledger Accounts for multiple legal entities. Collaborate closely with Country Financial Controllers to ensure alignment and compliance. Implement robust operating procedures and controls to ensure compliance with internal and external audit and regulatory bodies.Required Skills&Experience: Proven experience in payroll administration, with a strong background in EMEA payroll, including UK and Ireland. Experience in payroll implementation and project work is highly desirable. Proficiency in Excel, is essential for data analysis and reporting. Familiarity with Oracle HR and SAP HRX is preferred. Excellent attention to detail, accuracy, and ability to work independently. Strong communication, interpersonal, organisational, and time management skills.If you are ready to take on a challenging role where you can showcase your payroll expertise and make a significant impact, apply now to join our team as a Payroll Specialist. We look forward to receiving your application! Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly. Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive.