EMEA Payroll Lead

Accelerant; Remote; GBP 44,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading specialty insurance firm in Leeds is seeking a detail-oriented EMEA Payroll Analyst to manage payroll functions, ensuring compliance with regulations while maintaining employee records. You will contribute to process automation and support the employee lifecycle. Ideal candidates have a related degree and 3+ years' experience in payroll processing. This role provides competitive compensation, flexible working conditions, and emphasizes a strong work-life balance alongside benefits such as high-quality health care options.

Benefits

Flexible time off

High-quality health insurance

Remote working options

Opportunities for travel

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in payroll processing or related administrative roles.
• Familiarity with payroll software and HRIS systems.
• Good understanding of payroll regulations and tax laws particularly in the UK, Ireland and some EU countries.

Responsibilities

• Support the payroll function by processing payroll data and ensuring accuracy in employee records.
• Assist in the preparation of payroll reports and documentation for audits.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll, deductions, and benefits.

Skills

Attention to detail

Payroll processing

HRIS systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in CIPP, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Rippling

EY

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Role

We are seeking a detail‑oriented EMEA Payroll Analyst to join our dynamic team at Accelerant. In this role, you will assist in managing payroll processes, ensuring compliance with company policies and local regulations, and contributing to the accurate and timely processing of employee compensation.

As a foundational member of our growing People team, you’ll spearhead process automation within Rippling, maintain our employee data source of truth, and support all employee lifecycle functions.

Responsibilities

• Support the payroll function by processing payroll data and ensuring accuracy in employee records with Rippling and EY.
• Assist in the preparation of payroll reports and documentation for audits.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll, deductions, and benefits.
• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of payroll regulations and compliance standards.
• Collaborate with People to ensure accurate employee classifications and pay rates.
• Participate in payroll reconciliations and assist in troubleshooting discrepancies.

Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CIPP, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in payroll processing or related administrative roles.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Familiarity with payroll software and HRIS systems.
• Good understanding of payroll regulations and tax laws particularly in the UK, Ireland and some EU countries.

Preferred Experience

• Experience with payroll processing software in particular Rippling and EY.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas and data analysis.

Committed To Culture

Specialty insurance helps others succeed by transforming uncertainty into predictable expense—empowering small businesses to do what was previously impossible. At Accelerant, we carry that same spirit into how we build our People function.

We are Other-Obsessed. We design every People Ops process to support others in achieving their goals. We work from first principles with clear outcomes in mind. We say “yes” when we can. We give sustained maximum effort—every day—because enabling the success of others is our success too.

Salary Info

UK GBP 44,500-52,000

Benefits

Work-life balance: We believe that taking time to rest and recharge makes us all better. That’s why we offer flexible time off and encourage our team to take the time they need to prioritize their health and well‑being.

Health and wellness: We offer high‑quality health, dental, and other benefits to ensure our team members have access to the care they need.

Remote work: Work where you’re most productive and fulfilled. This position is open to remote candidates across Europe and the UK, who have the flexibility to work with our teams distributed across Europe and North America. Most cross‑team collaboration happens in the mornings of the Eastern Time Zone.

Travel: We value face‑to‑face connections and believe that in‑person interactions can enhance collaboration and build stronger relationships. Travel is a part of your role, with opportunities to connect with your team and our Members in‑person.

About Accelerant

Accelerant is a services and data platform for the specialty insurance market. Our mission is to align incentives across the ecosystem. Our Risk Exchange harnesses advanced data analytics and AI to reduce information asymmetries and operational barriers. We connect expert underwriters with risk‑capital partners, turning decades‑old, siloed processes into data‑rich insight and predictable capacity. Since we launched in 2018, our platform has grown to $3 billion+ in annual premium across 500+ niche programs and 40+ countries, all under the banner of A- (Excellent) AM Best ratings and the support of global carriers like QBE and Tokio Marine. By aligning incentives and arming specialists with real‑time data, Accelerant makes it easy for small and midsize businesses to get the coverage they need to keep growing.

Why Accelerant

Our incredible team is united by the mission to make insurance work better — for everyone. We’re a fully remote, high‑trust team where engineers, data scientists, and insurance experts work side‑by‑side to ship in weeks, not years. Every model trained and feature released unlocks protection for thousands of small businesses and proves that centuries‑old markets can run on modern data. We back bold ideas with meaningful equity, flexible schedules across North America and Europe, and a culture built on curiosity, autonomy, and clear results. If you love tackling hard problems, moving quickly, and seeing your work matter every day—join us.