Payroll Accountant

OCR Alpha; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hedge fund seeks a Payroll Accountant to manage compensation accounting and collaborate with various stakeholders. The role includes maintaining data accuracy and supporting regulatory reporting. Candidates should have compensation accounting experience with strong communication skills, making it ideal for both part-qualified and fully qualified professionals.

Qualifications

• Candidates with compensation accounting experience welcome.
• Both part-qualified and fully qualified professionals considered.
• Relevant roles may include payroll, reward, or compensation-focused positions.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accuracy of global and deferred compensation accounting data.
• Collaborate with Investor Relations, HR, and external auditors.
• Manage sensitive data and lead the compensation audit process.

Skills

Compensation Accounting

Strong Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Job description

This range is provided by OCR Alpha. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

Our client is one of the fastest-growing global hedge funds, managing multi-billion-dollar AUM. They employ a multi-strategy approach that spans all major investment strategies. Their strategies leverage cutting-edge technology, with innovation at the heart of everything they do.

Their growth trajectory is exceptional, with every team and location making significant strides over the past 18 months. They maintain a flat culture, where all employees are encouraged to collaborate across teams and functions. As a result, despite rapid growth, they’ve preserved a culture widely regarded as one of the best in the hedge fund industry.

This role sits within their accounting team and will ensure the accuracy of global and deferred compensation accounting data. It involves close collaboration with Investor Relations, HR, and external auditors—offering rare cross-functional exposure in this type of role. Responsibilities also include managing sensitive data, leading the compensation audit process, and supporting regulatory reporting for employee compensation.

They are seeking candidates with compensation accounting experience and are open to both part-qualified and fully qualified professionals. Relevant experience could include payroll, reward, or compensation-focused roles. Strong communication skills and attention to detail are essential.

Their modern offices have been renovated to an exceptionally high standard, with on-site catering and spectacular views across the city. They hire individuals with a collaborative mindset, avoiding rigid hierarchies. This approach has helped them stand out as one of the best hedge funds to work for, with low attrition and sustained growth. They are home to some of the brightest minds in the industry and are on a genuinely unique journey.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance and Accounting/Auditing

• Industries

  Investment Management

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