12-Month Fixed Term Contract from end of November 2026 to December 2027 - Chippenham, Wiltshire (Hybrid - 2 days per week in the office)
Reporting to the Senior Tax Manager within the Global Finance team
Are you a payroll co-ordinator who enjoys delivering accurate and compliant payrolls across the UK and international locations, while supporting employee expenses, benefits administration, and wider finance operations.
You’ll join a global, private equity-backed consumer healthcare business with about 270 employees, undergoing significant growth and transformation, providing a unique opportunity to support change, streamline processes, and people finance operations.
What you'll be doing
As our Interim Global Payroll Co-Ordinator, you'll:
- Manage UK and overseas payrolls in partnership with outsourced providers
- Prepare payroll journals, month-end accounting entries, reconciliations and reporting
- Act as the administrator for our Concur expense management and travel systems
- Support employee benefits administration, including salary sacrifice schemes
- Assist with P11D and PSA submissions and payroll-related tax compliance
- Partner with HR, Finance, employees and external providers to resolve queries and improve processes
- Support audits and help strengthen controls, governance and documentation
- Contribute to automation initiatives and finance transformation projects that improve efficiency and user experience
What we're looking for
You’ll bring:
- Previous experience in payroll processing and payroll accounting
- Experience preparing journals, accruals and balance sheet reconciliations
- Strong Excel and systems skills
- Excellent attention to detail and organisational capability
- Strong communication skills with the ability to build relationships across the business
- The ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment
- Concur or similar expense management systems
- UK and international payroll exposure – China, Singapore, US, France, and Germany
- P11D and PSA experience
- Process improvement and automation initiatives
- Audit and compliance support
Interim Global Payroll Co-Ordinator in Chippenham employer: Alliance Pharma plc
As an employer, Alliance Pharma offers a dynamic and collaborative work environment in Chippenham, Wiltshire, where the EMEA Category Manager role is pivotal to driving category growth and strategy across diverse markets. Employees benefit from a culture that prioritises insight-led decision-making, professional development opportunities, and the chance to influence key consumer health brands. With a commitment to excellence and innovation, Alliance Pharma empowers its team members to thrive and make a meaningful impact in the healthcare sector.
