Payroll Accountant - Leading Trading Firm - Excellent Base/Bonus and Market Leading Benefits

JR United Kingdom; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading prop trading firm in London is seeking a Payroll Accountant to join their high-performing team. The position focuses on developing payroll accounting processes amidst ongoing business growth, collaborating closely with HR and finance to ensure accurate and timely reporting. The role offers attractive salary, bonus potential, and a hybrid work model, fostering a collaborative culture and professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary and bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

Study support available

Qualifications

• Qualified or finalist accountants with at least 3 years' payroll experience.
• Desirable experience in hedge funds, investment banks, or multinational organizations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee payroll accounting, bonuses, and equity reward structures.
• Manage third-party vendor reporting processes and ensure accuracy in the general ledger.
• Collaborate with HR and finance teams for accurate reporting.

Skills

Payroll accounting

Vendor management

Process automation

Education

Accountancy qualification

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Payroll Accountant - Leading Trading Firm - Excellent Base/Bonus and Market Leading Benefits, London (City of London)

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London (City of London), United Kingdom

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Posted:

28.06.2025

Expiry Date:

12.08.2025

Job Description:

We are working with a leading prop trading firm helping them secure a Payroll Accountant. This newly created position will sit within a small, high-performing team and play a key role in developing a best-in-class, scalable function to support ongoing business growth.

This role sits within their global finance and reports into the Head of Finance while working closely with the Head of Rewards. You will take ownership of the EMEA-focused workstreams, supporting the accounting for payroll, deferred compensation, bonuses, and equity reward structures. You’ll oversee third-party vendors involved in month-end and year-end reporting, while ensuring the integrity of the general ledger. The role liaises closely with HR, investment professionals, and the wider Finance team to ensure reporting is accurate and timely. As the firm continues to grow, there will be a focus on process automation and improving compensation models which will offer both high visibility and excellent long-term progression.

We’re looking to speak with qualified / finalist accountants with a minimum of 3 years' experience working within payroll. Experience working in a hedge fund / investment bank or a complex multinational organisation desirable. Candidates should be comfortable liaising with third-party vendors and managing multi-jurisdiction processes.

The firm offers an extremely competitive base salary, bonus, and a comprehensive benefits package. They operate a hybrid working model (typically 3 days in the office) and promote a collaborative culture. They will also offer study support if necessary.