Payroll Analyst

Taylor James Resourcing; Greater London; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm based in London is seeking an experienced Compensation/Payroll and Benefits Officer to support a small team and the Compensation and Benefits Manager. The position entails managing overseas payrolls and UK payrolls, along with performing statutory calculations and benefits administration. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Accounting, experience in payroll administration, and excellent skills in Excel. The role is office-based with a salary range of £38,000 - £42,000 annually.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of ResourceLink Payroll system preferable.
• Experience in payroll administration.
• Excellent Microsoft Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for overseas payrolls, all outsourced.
• Reconcile payroll data from overseas offices.
• Support the payroll manager on three in-house UK payrolls.
• Data entry for new starters, leavers, and transfers.
• Produce statutory calculations like Tax and NI.
• Administer benefits for new starters and leavers.
• Liaise with HMRC and benefits providers.
• Create payroll reports.
• Manage annual audit requests.
• Act as a point of contact for the payroll team.
• Run payroll end-to-end including RTI submissions.
• Assist with year-end P60s and P11Ds.

Skills

ResourceLink Payroll system knowledge

Payroll administration experience

Microsoft Excel skills

Discretion and confidentiality

Problem-solving and judgement skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in Accounting

Job description

Job Summary

Our client is looking for a Compensation/ Payroll and Benefits Officer to support a Compensation and Benefits Manager and small team. This is an office based role in the City of London.

Key details: Date: 13 Jul 2023
Sector: HUMAN RESOURCES
Type: Permanent
Location: London
Salary: £38000 - 42000 per annum
Email: [e-mail]
Ref: db456769

Responsibilities

• Solely responsible for overseas payrolls (Denmark, Sweden, Netherlands) – all outsourced.
• Reconciliation of payroll data from overseas offices.
• Supporting the payroll manager on three in-house UK payrolls (headcount 800).
• Data entry for new starters, leavers and transfers.
• Producing statutory calculations – Tax, NI, SMP, SSP.
• Benefits administration (new starters, leavers, transfers). Responsible for benefits reconciliation (membership data vs records).
• Liaising with HMRC and third‑party benefits providers.
• Manipulating and creating payroll reports.
• Managing annual audit requests.
• Acting as a point of contact for the payroll team, responding to complex queries and escalating when necessary.
• Running payroll end‑to‑end, including RTI submissions.
• Assisting with year‑end P60s and P11Ds.
• Additional/ad‑hoc duties as required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of ResourceLink Payroll system preferable.
• Experience in payroll administration.
• Excellent Microsoft Excel skills.
• Highest level of discretion and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Excellent problem‑solving and judgement skills.
• Strong organisational skills; able to work under pressure.
• Ability to handle and prioritise multiple tasks and meet all deadlines.
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy when reviewing payroll, reports and HR system.
• Proactive and able to ensure all deadlines are met.
• Degree in Accounting (graduate level).