International Payroll Assistant

International Payroll Assistant

Location: London, UK

About Argus

Argus is the leading independent provider of market intelligence to the global energy and commodity markets. We offer essential price assessments, news, analytics, consulting services, data science tools and industry conferences to illuminate complex and opaque commodity markets. Headquartered in London with over 1,400 staff, Argus is an independent media organisation with 30 offices in the world’s principal commodity trading hubs.

Companies, trading firms and governments in 160 countries around the world trust Argus data to make decisions, analyse situations, manage risk, facilitate trading and for long-term planning. Argus prices are used as trusted benchmarks around the world for pricing transportation, commodities and energy. Founded in 1970, Argus remains a privately held UK-registered company owned by employee shareholders and global growth equity firm General Atlantic.

Argus Media is committed to ensuring career and personal growth for all its staff and provides extensive training and career development opportunities, as well as participation in employee-led initiatives, including a women’s network. Our core values are Excellence, Integrity, Partnership and Inclusivity.

What we’re looking for

We are currently looking for an International Payroll Assistant to join our UK based global payroll team. The role will report into our Global Payroll Manager and will sit within a core team of four. The International Payroll Assistant will be initially focused on providing support for all payrolls and will also provide support to the International Payroll Supervisor as required. Alongside the UK, the team currently operate overseas payrolls in Australia, South Africa, Dubai, China, the Netherlands, Germany, India, Spain, Latvia, Ukraine, South Korea, Indonesia and United States, with additional future jurisdictions in the pipeline.

The ideal candidate will be an excellent communicator, diligent, pro-active and have a flexible approach to managing their workload. They will also need to flex their working hours in order to accommodate different time zones. They will need to be process oriented and have a keen eye for detail.

This role is a great opportunity for someone looking to develop their career further in international payrolls. You will be assisting in all aspects of payroll processes, ensuring local tax obligations are met and accounting for the payroll. You will be joining a growing team, which means you will have a real opportunity to learn and develop your skills.

Key Responsibilities

Performing overseas payrolls as a primary focus, shadowing and learning each entities requirements. Working with relevant HR teams and internal teams to process monthly updates, verify source data and collate information for uploading to the relevant payroll provider as well as checking payroll data before authorisation by the Global Payroll Manager. Responding to queries from the Global Payroll Manager around payroll authorisations. Handling employee queries relating to their salary, benefits, taxation or social security. Administering net pay, either directly or through ADP Streamline depending on the location. Assisting with administering, reporting and resolving queries related to monthly and annual local payroll tax obligations. Assisting with reconciling the trial balance accounts. Assisting with administering employee benefits. Providing support to ensure compliance with legislative changes in the various jurisdictions. Supporting the Global Payroll Manager with the on-boarding of new payroll locations, new set-ups or migrations, parallel and test running. Provide support to the Global Payroll Manager during external audit processes. Support the London payroll processing function during busier periods.

Skills and Experience

Previous international payroll experience necessary and working with ADP Streamline and/or Workday software preferable. Understanding of operating a Shadow Payroll would be beneficial. Customer focused with a friendly manner. Willingness to learn, and proactivity in taking on the challenges of new payroll locations. Excellent communication and relationship building skills. Strong time management skills with a flexible approach to managing workload and meeting varying deadlines. Reconciliation skills are desirable. Experience with NetSuite accounting software would be advantageous.

What’s in it for you

Our rapidly growing, award-winning business offers a dynamic environment for talented, entrepreneurial professionals to achieve results and grow their careers. Argus recognizes and rewards successful performance and as an Investor in People, we promote professional development and retain a high-performing team committed to building our success.

Competitive salary and company bonus scheme Group pension scheme Group healthcare and life assurance scheme Flexible working environment 25 days holiday with annual increase up to 30 days Subsidised gym membership Season ticket travel loans Cycle to work scheme Extensive internal and external training Training and support available for further job-related studies