Payroll Administrator

We believe in the power of ingenuity to build a positive human future. As strategies, technologies, and innovation collide, we create opportunity from complexity. Our teams of interdisciplinary experts combine innovative thinking and breakthrough technologies to progress further, faster. Our clients adapt and transform, and together we achieve enduring results.

Our payroll team is looking for an exceptional payroll administrator. You’ll be responsible for the monthly UK payroll managed using our in‑house software alongside two other payroll administrators, ensuring that our employees are paid on time. You will be part of a team and play a central role in our organisation, so it is important to be a team player – collaboration is key!

Part of the role will be making sure queries are answered and there is plenty of variety; no two days are the same. You’ll have the opportunity to get involved with:

• Year‑end returns – ensuring an efficient validation and reconciliation of post‑payroll output and the running of the costing files and month‑end reports for the Accounting Team.
• Creating and reviewing new policies and procedures.
• Reconciliation of month‑end payments to external agencies, such as HMRC and our pension provider.

Hybrid working – our approach is to be in the office or on client site a minimum of 2 days per week. The actual time you spend and where you spend it will vary by role or assignment.

About you: You’ll have gained excellent payroll legislation knowledge from your previous roles. You’ll be a strategic and forward‑thinker – focusing on finding the solution. You’re always looking for ways of making things more efficient.

We know the skill‑gap and ‘somewhat need to tick every box’ can get in the way of meeting brilliant candidates, so please don’t hesitate to apply – we’d love to hear from you.

By completing our online application. Please be aware that some of our UK roles at PA Consulting require a UK security clearance. All PA people are required to undergo background checks and to achieve the Baseline Personnel Security Standard; however, some UK roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting, where applicants must have at least 5 years of continuous residency in the UK. We therefore ask that you only apply if you meet the residency requirements (i.e. you are a British citizen or have been resident in the UK for the past 5 years). If you’re unsure about your eligibility, we encourage you to review the UK Government’s guidance on security vetting before applying.

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Check out some of our extensive benefits:

• Health and lifestyle perks accompanying private healthcare.
• 25 days annual leave (plus a bonus half day on Christmas Eve) with the opportunity to buy 5 additional days.
• Generous company pension scheme.
• Opportunity to get involved with community and charity‑based initiatives.
• Annual performance‑based bonus.
• PA share ownership.
• Tax‑efficient benefits (cycle to work, give as you earn).

We’re committed to advancing equality. We recruit, retain, reward and develop our people based solely on their abilities and contributions and without reference to their age, background, disability, genetic information, parental or family status, religion or belief, race, ethnicity, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity (or expression), political belief, veteran status, or any other range of human difference brought about by identity and experience. We welcome applications from underrepresented groups.

Adjustments or accommodations – Should you need any adjustments or accommodations to the recruitment process, at either application or interview, please contact us on recruitmentenquiries@paconsulting.com.