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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. 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. 

About the role...

In this role, you will be joining a dedicated team, with a focus on providing seamless experience across our Payroll function. In this role you will be responsible for calculating and processing employee salaries, wages, bonuses, and benefits accurately and on time. You will be tasked with building strong relationships with the other Finance, Human Resources and business leaders, understanding their challenges to ensure seamless payroll submissions and payments, and actively contribute to the wellbeing and direction of the Paymatters team. 

Key Accountabilities...

• Processing starters, leavers, SSP, SMP, SPP, absence, etc. 
• Ensure compliance with payroll regulations, tax laws, and company policies.
• Manage payroll-related data entry, verification, and maintenance.
• Administer employee benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, and other deductions.
• Coordinate with benefits providers and ensure accurate premium payments.
• Ensure all key monthly activities are completed in a timely manner to support the monthly payroll submission process for Flight Centre (UK) Limited, Top Deck Tours Limited and Back Roads Touring Co. Limited.
• Maintaining accurate and up to date personnel files for all employees and stored securely.
• Maintaining HR/Payroll systems to accurately reflect all employees and any movements including starters and leavers.
• Reviewing HM Revenue & Customs correspondence and implementing updates as appropriate.
• Continuous review of all processes and controls to deliver on going efficiencies and frictionless processing of payroll.
• Working with other finance teams to ensure seamless payroll submissions and payments.
• Liaise with the payroll provider to ensure smooth running of the monthly payroll.
• Provide assistance with regards to company policies, payroll and leave pay entitlement.
• Provide payroll analysis and reporting to Finance and the business.

Who you are...

• Strong understanding of NMW legislation.
• Strong communication skills, both spoken and written, with an ability to communicate with finance and non-finance individuals.
• A strong attention to detail and understanding of the importance of accuracy.
• Previous experience within a Payroll function and Payroll process, including but not limited to P11Ds, P60s, HMRC thresholds and allowances, Childcare vouchers and tax bands, pension accumulators.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel knowledge and capabilities.
• A logical approach to problem solving.
• Ability to work to deadlines and deliver on commitments.
• Strong customer service approach.
• A genuine team player, appreciating the importance of team goals.
• Proven ability to multitask.
• Good time management; being flexible and adaptable.
• A keen desire to learn new things.
• A focus on improving efficiency and effectiveness of processes.
  Technical Skills: Proficiency in payroll software, Microsoft Office and Excel – VLOOKUP, sorting, filtering etc.
• Ability to work in an office environment. 

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.

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.