Fitch Group is a global leader in financial information services with operations in more than 30 countries. Fitch Group is comprised of: Fitch Ratings, a global leader in credit ratings and research; Fitch Solutions, an industry-leading provider of credit risk products and services; and Fitch Learning, a preeminent training and professional development firm. With dual headquarters in London and New York, Fitch Group is owned by Hearst. Fitch complies with all laws governing employment in each jurisdiction in which it operates, and provides equal opportunity to all applicants and employees. All applications will be considered without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, and other status protected by applicable laws. Department overview: The Payroll function is based within the Finance team and reports to the Regional Finance Controller. The Payroll function in London is a team of four, responsible for managing the five in house Fitch Group UK payrolls as well as a further 10 outsourced payrolls across the EMEA region.

Responsibilities:
Assisting with the processing and completing the monthly UK payroll processes for approx. 950 employees within the agreed timeframes. Accurate and timely input of payroll data including; overtime, benefits and bonuses, new starters, leavers and contractual amendments in accordance with HR records. Prepare monthly payroll journals ready for entry in to the Fitch Group accounting system (SAP). Reconciliation of monthly payroll GL accounts on SAP. Reconciliation and payment of monthly pension contributions and assistance with other benefits administration as required. Work closely with both the Human Resources and Finance teams to ensure accurate and timely flow of information. Dealing with internal and external payroll queries within a timely and professional manner. Assist with the completion and delivery of all yearend payroll related tax reporting, including preparation of P11Ds. Qualifications and experience: Highly numerate, you will have good general office skills and strong attention to detail Advanced time management. Able to prioritize workload and work to deadlines. Previous experience working as a payroll administrator, with broad experience across all aspects of an in-house payroll function ADP Globalview or similar payroll systems experience expected Previous experience of working on non UK payrolls and good vendor management skills IAB Level 1 Certificate in Payroll or AAT Certificate in bookkeeping preferred but not essential. LI-NL1 Fitch is committed to providing global securities markets with objective, timely, independent and forward-looking credit opinions. To protect Fitch's credibility and reputation, our employees must take every precaution to avoid conflicts of interests or any appearance of a conflict of interest. Should you be successful in the recruitment process at Fitch Ratings you will asked to declare any securities holdings and other potential conflicts for you and your Family Members prior to commencing employment. If you, or your Family Members, have any holdings that may conflict with your work responsibilities, they must be sold before beginning work. In certain roles, employees and their Family Members may be limited to investments in diversified mutual funds only. For more information about this policy, please visit the Code of Ethics and Conduct page .