About Flight Centre Travel Group
Flight Centre Travel Group is one of the world’s largest travel companies with over 12,000 employees globally - who we call ‘Flighties’. With over thirty brands under our family tree and headquarters in more than twenty countries, our roles are diverse and our opportunities are endless. When, we say we’re a great place to work, we have the proof to back it up. Over the past 12 years we’ve been voted a ‘Great Place to Work’ including one of the Best Workplaces for Wellbeing and Best Workplaces for Women. Together, we live and breathe our number one philosophy, our people, and turn up each day driven by our purpose to open up the world for those who want to see. Put simply, we’re a bunch of travel lovers looking for more travel lovers to join our family.
About the Team:
Paymatters is part of the Commercial Finance department, which is composed of several teams, including Group Accounting, Europe Supply Commercial Support, Payroll, and CT and GBS Accounting. The Paymatters team handles the processing and administration of payroll, pensions, shares, benefits, and HR changes to contracts, movers, onboarding starters and offboarding leavers. Paymatters also oversee P11Ds, payroll general ledger accounts, and salary sacrifices. Additionally, the team serves as the company's main point of contact for any payroll, pension and benefits-related questions or problems.
About the role:
In order to make sure that Paymatters fulfils all of its obligations, including payroll, pensions, shares, benefits, and HR contract modifications, as well as onboarding and offboarding processing, movers, the accuracy of personnel data held, customer focus, and process efficiency, this role will collaborate closely and flexibly with other team members.
The role will require the payroll specialist to operate as subject matter experts across the function and processes, with a deep understanding of end-to-end process flows, be able to trouble shoot and resolve queries. A key aspect of the role will be that of problem solving.By being a payroll subject matter expert, the payroll specialist should be able to ensure that the processes are robust, streamlined and limit inaccuracies and errors.
The role will have the following focus:
- Ensure all key controls are in place and fit for purpose
- Personnel data is accurately and securely stored
- A strong working relationship with the finance teams to ensure seamless and accurate payroll submissions
- Ensure appropriate SLAs are in place and the team deliver on its commitments to front end businesses and their consultants
- Individually and collectively drive a heightened level of customer focus in all dealings with front end businesses
Essential Qualifications Required:
- Payroll qualifications required. E.g. CIPP Payroll Specialist Certificate -Level Four or equivalent qualifications e.g. Pearson BTEC Level 4 Certificate in Payroll Supervision
- A clear understanding of payroll legislation, pension and benefits laws, taxes and PAYE procedures
- Mathematical skills for calculating taxes, national insurance contributions and pension manually
- Familiarity with general ledger accounting posting, including wage type coding and payroll reconciliation
- Proficient using Microsoft office and payroll software such as Excel with VLOOKUP and ADP IHCM Payroll
- Self-motivation and organisational skills to meet deadline
- Knowledge of GDPR compliance would be advantageous
- Proficiency in the Workday System or prior experience with system migration or integration would be beneficial.
What's in it for you
- Exclusive Travel Discounts: As part of Flight Centre Travel Group, you gain access to exclusive industry rates and discounts through our in-house travel team.
- Career Development: With Flight Centre Travel Group’s global presence, spanning 30+ brands in over 20 countries, you’ll have clear career pathways and the resources you need to achieve your professional goals, including training and support.
- Vibrant Culture & industry-renowned social events: Experience our fun, industry-renowned culture with exciting social events such as monthly awards nights, global conferences, end-of-financial-year balls, and more.
- Active Hour: Prioritise your well-being with an hour dedicated each week to focus on your fitness or personal wellness.
- Comprehensive Health Cash Plan: Get reimbursed for a variety of medical services, including dental, optical, and chiropractic care, with our bronze-level health cash plan.
- Health & Wellbeing Challenges: Stay engaged with monthly health and wellbeing challenges designed to keep you motivated and healthy.
- Financial Wellbeing Support: Access expert financial services, including mortgage advice, regulated financial guidance, and money coaching to help you manage your finances.
- And Much More: Enjoy a range of additional benefits, including company-matched charitable donations, an excellent pension scheme, share options, an electric vehicle scheme, and a variety of salary sacrifice benefits.
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Our number one philosophy is Our people. Flight Centre Travel Group's promise is to provide an environment with equality of respect, dignity and opportunity for all our employees. We value an inclusive and supportive workplace which reflects the diversity of our society.
We welcome accommodation requests to help make our hiring and onboarding experience as accessible as possible. Please advise us about accommodation needs at any point by contacting our Recruitment Team at RecruitmentUK@flightcentre.co.uk.
