Junior Payroll Analyst

Two Circles Ltd; London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sports and entertainment marketing firm is seeking a Payroll Analyst to support payroll processing and financial data analysis. The role involves managing payroll tasks, collaborating with HR and finance teams, and implementing process improvements. The ideal candidate should have payroll experience, strong communication skills, and a passion for sports.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Performance-based salary reviews

Discretionary company bonus

Tickets to sporting events

Team days and events

Weekly lunch, breakfast, and snacks

Cycle to work scheme

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of payroll administration experience.
• Professional, self-motivated, with strong influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate information to support payroll cycles.
• Manage specific payroll tasks including payroll updates and reconciliations.
• Identify and implement process improvements.

Skills

Communication

Analytical Skills

Collaboration

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

Founded in 2011, Two Circles is an international sports and entertainment marketing business that leverages data and fan insights to help organizations grow audiences and revenues. With thirteen international offices, Two Circles collaborates with major clients such as the NFL, Premier League, UEFA, and EA. The company uses data to enhance fan relationships across all channels, increasing revenue from media rights, sponsorship, retail, licensing, and ticketing.

The Payroll Analyst is a vital member of the payroll processing team, supporting financial data preparation and analysis, and handling key foundational tasks.

Responsibilities:

1. Provide accurate information to support payroll cycles.
2. Manage specific payroll tasks, including:

• Produce routine payroll updates for managers.
• Manage 'Employer of Record' employee arrangements with third-party providers.
• Handle queries in payroll inboxes.
• Oversee the HR system (BOB) and payroll interface, including reconciliations, employee codes, contract and benefits checks.
• Supervise quarterly audits with payroll suppliers.
• Assist with audit and tax year-end activities.
• Manage the Give-As-You-Earn monthly process.
• Handle pension reconciliations, accountability updates, and distribute statutory documents (e.g., P45, P60).

Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and controls. Take over smaller payrolls to allow colleagues to focus on oversight. Provide ad-hoc financial analysis for projects.

Requirements:

• At least 1 year of proven payroll administration experience.
• Professional, self-motivated, with strong influencing and communication skills.
• Effective analytical skills and proficiency with MS Excel.
• Ability to collaborate with payroll, HR, finance colleagues, and business partners.
• Aiming to develop a career in payroll management or finance.
• Personal empathy with sports and the sports industry.

We offer flexible benefits, including:

• Hybrid working: ideally 2-3 days in the office, especially during onboarding.
• Performance-based salary reviews every 6 months and career progression.
• Discretionary company bonus.
• Tickets to sporting events.
• Team days and events, such as our recent trip to Spain.
• Weekly lunch, breakfast, and snacks.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Learning and development opportunities, including certifications.