Senior Specialist, Payroll, UK | Finance & Accounting | Core Operations

Senior Specialist, Payroll, UK | Finance & Accounting | Core Operations

FTI Consulting is the world’s leading expert-driven consulting firm. Over the last 40 years, FTI Consulting experts have served as the trusted advisor to Fortune 500 companies and the world’s leading law and private equity firms when they are facing their greatest opportunities and challenges. Our strong performance and continued success are a direct reflection of the ambition, energy and commitment of our talented professionals across the globe to make a positive impact for our clients and communities.

At FTI Consulting, you’ll work side‑by‑side with leaders who have shaped history, helping solve the biggest challenges making headlines today. From day one, you’ll be an integral part of a focused team where you can make a real impact. You’ll be surrounded by an open, collaborative culture that embraces diversity, recognition, professional development and, most importantly, you.

Are you ready to make your impact?

We have an opening for a Senior Payroll Specialist to join us on a fixed‑term contract for ~12 months.

The Senior Payroll Specialist is a support role within the EMEA payroll team that reports to the Payroll Director. The Senior Payroll Specialist will assist in all aspects of the monthly payroll processing, we are an in‑house processing payroll on the ADP IHCM NGUX Platform, as well as supporting other administrative functions within the team.

Contribute to the processing of FTI UK Payroll for approx. 1,500 UK employees monthly

Collate and process all UK payroll data into ADP IHCM NGUX, (Starters, Leavers, Benefits, Bonuses, Overtime, Pensions etc.)

Manually calculate PAYE and NI calculations, Gross to Net

Prepare and issue Maternity Pay Schedules

Calculate SSP, SMP, SAP, SPP & SHPP

Prepare and review the monthly payroll reconciliations and control reports

Issue the monthly payroll files to Senior Management for approval and payroll sign off

Produce final payroll reports to enable the Management Accounting Team to post the monthly payroll journal

Manage the reconciliation of pensions and upload to Scottish Widows

Manage the monthly reconciliations for payments to HMRC and other third parties

Act as a backup to other EMEA colleagues and process other payrolls as required

Provide earnings data to the Global Mobility team as required

Maintain an understanding of current payroll legislation: RTI and Auto Enrolment

Prepare and submit monthly ONS data

Management of the Modified Payroll

Process P11D’s

Liaise with and maintain good relationships with internal clients on a daily basis - Employees, Benefits team, Finance, HR, HMRC, Pension Provider, Childcare Vouchers, etc.

We are committed to investing and supporting you in your professional development and we have developed a range of programs focused on fostering leadership, growth and development opportunities. We aim to promote continuous learning and individual skills development through on‑the‑job learning, self‑guided professional development courses and certifications. You’ll be assigned a dedicated coach to mentor, guide and support you through regular coaching sessions and serve as an advocate for your professional growth.

As you progress through your career at FTI Consulting, we offer tailored programs for critical professional milestones to ensure you are prepared and empowered to take on your next role.

Experience of working to tight deadlines

Strong organisation skills and methodical mindset

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

Strong attention to detail is essential

Ability to prioritise, manage time and work effectively

Strong team player in an environment of professionals

Experience of working in a fast‑paced environment

Open minded and positive attitude

Several years of payroll experience in the UK, with processing volumes of 800+

Experience of dealing with payrolls from start to finish in an in‑house processing environment

Ability to manually calculate PAYE and NI calculations, Gross to Net

In depth knowledge of statutory legislation in relation to: SSP, SMP,…