Tradition is the interdealer broking arm of Compagnie Financi??re Tradition and one of the world's largest interdealer brokers in over-the-counter financial and commodity related products. CFT is represented in over 28 countries, employing over 2,500 people.

Tradition is currently seeking to appoint a Payroll Officer on a part time basis for a 1 year maternity cover in London.

Main responsibilities within the Payroll Officer position include:

• Processing monthly static data and adhoc payments through ADP:

• Starters & Leavers
• SMP, SPP, SSP, SAP
• Overtime
• Bonus/Commission/TPB s
• Bank Account changes
• Address updates
• Passport information
• Childcare vouchers
• Monthly currency conversion payments
• Pension enrolment and amendments
• Salary sacrifice pension payments
• BUPA, PHI and Group Life accruals processing

• Preparation of cheque/CHAPS/BACS payments
• Distribution of payslips to desk heads
• Preparing & distributing debit notes for salary costs across Tradition offices
• End of month account reconciliations for all nine entities using both Excel and the AS400 Accounting System
• Preparing and distributing various excel and ADP reports each month
• Monthly preparation and posting of Payroll Journal
• Providing the Accounts team with information to assist with the Bonus Accruals
• General filing/scanning
• Preparation of P11d s for tax year end
• Involvement in PSA process
• Keeping up to date with current and ongoing legislation changes
• Distribution of payments relating to attachments of earnings
• To respond and initiate communications with the HMRC, Contributions Agency and any other relevant body
• Working with and assisting HR, Finance and Head of Desks regarding all Payroll services

Key skills, experience and competencies required to be successful in this role:

• Working knowledge of statutory regulations
• Previous experience in a similar role.
• Ability to work on own initiative with minimal guidance if required
• Good communication skills (both written and oral).
• Good Microsoft Office skills (Excel/Word).
• ADP Freedom experience
• Basic accounting knowledge