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My client, an international law firm serving clients in every major financial centre around the globe, is looking to recruit a Payroll & Benefits Assistant on a permanent basis in their London office.The Payroll and Benefits Assistant will be responsible for processing, paying and reporting on UK payroll and benefits and be the point of contact for general payroll and benefits queries.Your key duties will include:Processing the monthly UK payroll and posting payroll journals, ensuring accuracy and timely deliveryAdministering the day to day duties for UK payroll from start to finish including starters, leavers, SSP, SMP/alabaster calculations, SPP, SAP, ShPP, auto-enrolment and pension management etc. Manual calculations alongside systems when neededEnsuring all day to day payroll tasks are completed in line with payroll monthly timeline and controls as well as monthly and annual reportingAdministering month end and year end processes and reporting, including P60sCarrying out monthly reconciliations between payroll and HMRC information for PAYE, NI purposesWorking closely and in collaboration with the wider HR teamLiaising with benefits/pensions providers and third partiesProviding high quality service and assistance to our employees and partners for payroll and benefits queriesEnsuring data quality and integrity on all platforms/systemsBeing responsible for processing all providers' invoices in a timely mannerBeing responsible for the monthly and annual benefit reconciliations for employee and partnersUpdating monthly content on the firms' benefits' platformAssisting with the organisation of annual benefits fairThe Payroll and Benefits Assistant will have some previous experience in payroll, both as a managed and non-managed client, preferably working in a legal or professional services environment. You will be able to demonstrate strong customer service skills and have the ability to work with both internal and external individuals in a professional manager. Knowledge of computer software programs (MS Office) is essential as is the ability to demonstrate analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills.