Payroll and Finance Specialist

Do you have experience managing a payroll function autonomously and assisting finance teams?  Are you a hands on, team player, used to providing employee support, running analytics and pulling reports?  If so, apply now, as we are looking for a Payroll and Finance Specialist to join our small Gatwick Team.  Reporting to the Finance Manager UK, you will be responsible for the management of the end-to-end monthly payroll process for a number of companies in the Air Partner Group, as well as supporting the Finance team where necessary, with both day-to-day activity and project related work.

Please note that you will need to be happy to undergo a 5 year background check if you are successful and we work a hybrid mode of a minimum of 3 days in the office each week, so you will live within a commutable distance of RH6 0PA.

You will:

• Manage the end-to-end monthly UK payrolls, liaising with HR Business Partners
• Manage HMRC processes (including end of year reporting. P11d, PSA)
• Be the first point of contact for relevant employee queries
• Assist with the gender pay report, annual report and ad hoc data requests
• Support the Group annual salary review process
• Support the Finance Team with wider core activities and ad hoc project work

What we are looking for:

• Proven experience managing end to end payroll
• Previous experience assisting with finance departmental tasks
• Excellent Excel skills and strong attention to detail, with a focus on reconciliation
• Strong organisation and prioritisation skills with the ability to work under pressure
• A proactive and positive approach to work
• A strong team player, able to demonstrate flexibility with workload / resources
• Excellent IT skills - Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
• Excellent interpersonal and customer-facing skills
• Awareness of confidentiality within the Payroll environment
• Experience of providing Payroll analytics
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to communicate with all levels of people
• Resilience and an ability to work in an organisation that is undergoing frequent change due to development and growth

We offer a fun, supportive and inclusive environment and an excellent benefits* package including:

• Pension (3.5% employee, 5.5% employer)
• Private Medical and Dental insurance
• Lifestyle benefits and employee savings on restaurants, entertainment outlets, retail outlets and service providers
• Life assurance (4 x basic salary)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• £1,200 refer a friend scheme
• 26 days annual leave with annual increases to 28 days after 2 years and 31 days after 4 years’ service (3 days dictated by the company over Christmas)
• Access to a Gatwick commuter pass - discount of up to 25% on trains
• Cycle to work Scheme
• On site shower facilities
• Long service awards
• Monthly Recognition Awards
• Two paid volunteering days annually
• Half a day per annum paid to support your mental health
• Tech Scheme
• Free eye tests
• Free flu vaccinations
• Annual pay reviews
• Season ticket loans
• Free parking
• Free fruit, hot drinks, squash and biscuits
• An active social calendar

We are also renovating our Gatwick office, so it will be shiny and new soon!

*Please note that benefits are subject to change and some are only available after successful completion of probation.

About us:

Welcome to Air Partner – where the skies are not the limit, they're just the beginning! ​

Established in 1961, Air Partner is an international aviation services group and we're inviting you to join our crew. As a key player in the Wheels Up family, we're soaring to new heights in private aviation and aviation services with a team of over 2000 professionals globally. We're also proudly a Delta Air Lines premium partner – talk about flying in good company!​

Providing world class aircraft charter services and aviation safety and security solutions, we're the go-to for industry giants, commerce champions, governments, and private jetsetters. We also flex our wings in both civil and military circles globally.​

Our Charter Division comprises of group charter, private jets, cargo, and specialist services. Group Charter charters large airliners to move groups of any size. Private Jets offers the Company's unique pre-paid JetCard scheme and on-demand charter for up to 19 people. Cargo charters aircraft of every size to fly almost any cargo anywhere, at any time.​

Air Partner Services Division comprises Baines Simmons, Redline Assured Security Ltd and Kenyon International Emergency Services. Baines Simmons offers aviation safety management and fatigue risk management. Redline Assured Security delivers government-standard security training, consultancy, and solutions to regulated, high value and high threat environments. Kenyon International Emergency Services is a world leader in emergency planning and incident response.​​

But we're not just about the skies; we're about creating an atmosphere where you can thrive. We're committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and it's not just lip service. Our Environmental, Social, and Governance Strategy and our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion forum aren't just policies; they're our way of life. ​

We were the first corporate sponsor of the European Pride in Aviation Network (EPAN) and proudly support our local communities through charitable initiatives and volunteering.​

We're not just a company; we're a family, and we're on the lookout for more incredible individuals. Are you ready to belong? If you're thinking, "That's the place for me!" – we'd love to learn more about you. Plus, we're not just saying it; as a Disability Confident employer we guarantee an interview for any disabled person meeting our job criteria.  And If you require any reasonable adjustment during any part of the recruitment process, That's not just a promise; it's our commitment to an inclusive future.​

What's the next step? A virtual interview where you get to show your stuff to our Talent Acquisition team. And if all goes well, you'll be meeting our business teams in person. Need any adjustments for the journey? Just let us know; we're all about making sure you're comfortable and confident.​

We encourage applications from every background so if you're ready to make your career take off, check us out at www.airpartnergroup.com. Your next adventure is just a click away! ​