Playground Games is looking for a Payroll Manager to join our team on a
contract basis.
About us:
As a first-party Xbox Game Studio, we are passionate about making genre-
defining games that are accessible, beautiful, and, most of all, fun.
About the role:
Working closely with the Finance Manager and wider Finance and HR team, in a
fast-paced environment, to deliver effective financial processes within the
Company. The role involves engaging with a range of disciplines and external
stakeholders and requires the ability to work to deadlines and high levels of
accuracy.
This is a part time role with 15 hours a week over 3 days, of which 2 would be
office based in Royal Leamington Spa.
What you'll do:
Collate and prepare monthly payroll information for outsourcing to
external payroll and pension partners
Communicate with external partners on payroll processing queries
Check and agree monthly payroll figures returned from external partners
Respond to employee payroll queries
Monthly payroll analysis and journal preparation
Update internal finance salary records
Analyse employee healthcare benefits for P11D's
Ad-hoc tasks as required by the Finance Manager and Finance Director
Additional:
Ensure that all duties, checks and documentation are completed to the
required level of accuracy and within defined timelines
Perform other duties, and provide general assistance to broader finance
team, as may be requested from time to time
Keep up to date with the company benefits and policies
Be aware of changes to payroll legislation
What you'll bring:
Demonstrable knowledge and experience of Microsoft Excel for reporting and
analysis purposes
Knowledge and previous experience in a Payroll role
High attention to detail
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Professional attitude and ability to work in a confidential manner
Excellent communication skills and real team player
Flexibility to be involved in a number of finance support activities at a
time
Maintain strong working relationships with team members
Good working knowledge of MS Office inc Outlook, Word
Be a champion for Playground Games and everything we produce
Adhere to company procedures
Playground Games is an equal opportunities studio and encourages candidates of
all backgrounds to apply.