Expense Analyst

TN United Kingdom; Woking; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a culture-driven company that values innovation and collaboration as a Payroll Analyst. You will play a pivotal role in managing employee expenses and ensuring compliance across European markets. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a hybrid environment, balancing remote work with essential in-office collaboration. You'll engage with various stakeholders, apply your analytical skills, and contribute to a supportive team culture. If you're self-motivated and ready to make an impact in a global powerhouse, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Half-day Fridays

World-famous recognition culture

Attractive and flexible employee benefits

Company and performance-related bonus

Competitive parental leave

Quarterly Recharge / Live Well Days

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in accounting or payroll roles.
• Hands-on experience with expense systems, preferably Oracle.

Responsibilities

• Manage employee expenses and reconcile reports across European markets.
• Support monthly close processes and assist with audits.

Skills

Accounting

Payroll Management

Analytical Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting

Tools

Oracle

Expense Management Systems

Job description

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Ready to make your mark at an iconic global powerhouse? Join Yum! Brands — the parent company behind Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, KFC, and Habit Burger & Grill — and be a part of our reinvention for Greater Growth.

We are a culture-driven company where innovation, collaboration, and passion fuel everything we do. We’re embarking on a journey and seeking talented individuals to make an impact across a global company. Whether you’re just starting out or stepping into leadership, you’ll help shape our future by driving impact across the business and showcasing your smart, heart, and courage.

If you’re ready to grow with a company that values curiosity, high-performance, and making a difference, join us. Let’s build the future of Yum! together.

Payroll Analyst (Level )

Location: Restaurant Support Centre (RSC), Woking (approx. minutes by train from London Waterloo)

Working Style: Hybrid – minimum one day per week in the office (Thursdays), with occasional additional days for team or market meetings.

Job Description

The Payroll Analyst plays a critical role in supporting employee expense management across our European markets. You’ll work with a variety of systems and stakeholders to ensure timely, accurate processing and financial reporting. This is a pivotal role during a transition period, and we’re looking for someone confident, analytical, and ready to hit the ground running.

Key Responsibilities

Manage employee expenses across multiple platforms, including Oracle, region-specific systems, and company travel tools.

Reconcile expense reports and ensure accurate coding across multiple European markets, aligning costs with appropriate G&A account codes.

Apply strong analytical skills to identify discrepancies, interpret financial data, and ensure compliance with reporting standards.

Play a key role during a critical transition period, demonstrating a self-starter mentality and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision, while contributing to a collaborative team environment.

Liaise with internal and external stakeholders, including employees, departments, expense providers, and finance teams.

Support the monthly close process, including preparing and posting journals and performing reconciliations for assigned accounts.

Assist with internal and external audits by providing accurate documentation and demonstrating strong system knowledge.

Ensure ongoing compliance with internal control policies, guidelines, and company procedures.

Required Skills & Experience

• Minimum year of experience in accounting, payroll, or finance-related roles
• Hands-on experience with multiple expense systems; Oracle experience preferred
• Familiarity with general ledger structures and journal entries, particularly in relation to G&A
• Proven analytical and reconciliation skills with attention to detail
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage deadlines and adapt to shifting priorities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Comfortable interpreting data in other languages, especially across European markets
• Self-motivated with a proactive, flexible approach and the ability to work autonomously

Why Yum! Brands?

We truly believe that where you work matters — and we know how to take care of our people.

• Half-day Fridays
• World-famous recognition culture
• Attractive and flexible employee benefits
• Company and performance-related bonus
• Competitive parental leave and flexible return-to-work options
• Quarterly Recharge / Live Well Days to support mental health and wellbeing

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