Associate - Uk Payroll

**Join us on a journey of endless possibilities**

At Strada, possibility isn’t just a promise - it’s the foundation of everything we do. We believe in unlocking potential for every colleague, creating a journey of growth, discovery, and impact.

With the support, resources, and opportunities we provide, you’ll build a fulfilling future - working on meaningful projects that span industries and regions, contributing to outcomes that matter.

Strada is a people, payroll, and technology leader simplifying international workforce management. Operating in 180+ countries, we design and deliver people-first solutions powered by cloud-based technology - helping organizations grow and enabling workforces to perform at their best.

**Role**
- Pre payroll Activities which include Data Input, Tax code download and validates this against HMRC portal.
- First and Final Payroll run comprises of Exceptions Reports, GL Simulation, WT Reports, Pre DME test and Live, Cash Breakdown Report, preparation of Bank File, BACS reconciliation reports, BACS Live
- Running Post Payroll Reports Payslip production, Payroll Journal, Variance Reports, Pension Reports, Finance File, EPS, FPS, App Levy and GL Live, 3rd Party Reports, Auto Enrolment report.
- Strong knowledge in Employees Pay Query Analysis
- Complete knowledge in Year End Activities (P9 uplift, GPG report, P60, P11Ds, EYU)
- Submission of Forms P45, P46 to HMRC regularly
- Deep knowledge in Calculating and processing Statutory Payments such as Maternity pay, Paternity pay, Sick pay, shared parental pay and Adoption pay and keeping track for these details updating clients on regular basis.
- Manual calculation of Statutory deductions such as Student Loan, Attachments, PAYE, and National Insurance and Processing this via payroll
- Filing Year end returns which includes the following form submissions to HMRC.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Making sure that our clients’ employees get their monthly salaries accurately and on time.
- To process the tickets by meeting the obligations such as TAT & accuracy levels as defined
- Responsible For Maintaining Accuracy
- Prioritizes, allocates and actions daily tasks to be accomplished to meet SLA.
- Inputting data into the system, validating and performing calculations.
- Processing statutory documentation
- Preparing reports, reconciling, and making payments
- Testing payroll system functionalities
- Highlighting risks and errors to relevant parties as soon as possible, following risk management processes
- Highlighting areas of improvement in the team to increase effectiveness.
- Building strong relationships with client and third-party providers
- Contributing to the team, supporting the rest of the team based on their needs (a buddy to less experienced colleagues and supporting more senior colleagues).
- Respond to requests, queries and complaints from external customers in a friendly and efficient manner so as to enhance customer loyalty.
- To proactively seek learning opportunities to develop and maintain good knowledge of systems, clients and workflow and processing procedures. To take an active part in promoting your own training and development in all areas.

**REQUIREMENTS**
- Minimum 1 years of experience in Finance/ Accounts/Payroll/Audit
- Payroll Knowledge desired but not required
- Analytical skills
- Excel skills - intermediate level.
- Good time management skills - which allows you to manage your own time and meet tight deadlines under pressure.
- Graduate from any stream / Diploma Holder**At Strada, o**ur values guide everything we do**:

- **Anticipate Customer Needs**- We stay ahead of trends so our customers can grow and succeed.
- **Own the Outcome**- We take responsibility for delivering excellence and ensuring things get done right.
- **Challenge Ourselves to Work Smarter**- We move faster than the world around us to drive change and accomplish more.
- **Empower Each Other to Solve Problems**- We tackle challenges head on, ask tough questions, and collaborate to find the best solutions.
- **Care About Our Work**- We understand that what we do impacts millions, and we have a responsibility to get it right.

**Benefits**

At Strada, we support your whole self—offering a range of benefits for your health, wellbeing, finances, and future. These include health coverage, wellbeing programs, paid leave (vacation, sick, parental), retirement plans, learning opportunities, and more.

All offers are contingent on successful completion of background checks, where permitted by law and as appropriate for the role. These may include identity, education, employment, and in some cases, criminal history verification, checks against global watchlists, credit reports, and/or drug testing. You’ll be informed of the specific checks applicable to your role and location during the recruitment process.

**Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion**

S trada is dedicated to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where everyone f