Financial Accountant (Payroll)

We’re partnering exclusively with Kings College London to appoint a Financial Accountant (Payroll). You’ll be the go-to specialist for payroll accounting, safeguarding control and accuracy across high-volume, complex payrolls while collaborating closely with HR and Payroll to improve processes end-to-end.

The role

• Maintain integrity of all payroll-related balance-sheet items (net pay, pensions DB/DC, PAYE, NI, advances, loans, salary sacrifice, international payrolls).
• Prepare monthly & annual reconciliations; investigate and resolve complex reconciling differences.
• Post routine and corrective journals; ensure the general ledger reflects accurate payroll accounting.
• Review, document, and strengthen end-to-end payroll processes with HR/Payroll; drive systems and control improvements.
• Define accounting treatment for new payroll initiatives; implement coding, monitor transactions, and process adjustments.
• Support year-end and audit deliverables for payroll and pensions; provide high-quality working papers.
• Build strong relationships across Finance, HR, and wider stakeholders; deputise for the Head of Financial Accounts where required.

For more information about the role, please contact Charlotte Dow.