Payroll Analyst

Core 3 Ltd; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic financial services company is seeking a Payroll Analyst for a fully remote position. The role involves analyzing payroll data, delivering insights, and supporting payroll processes across jurisdictions. Ideal candidates will have experience in payroll-focused finance roles and strong analytical skills. The position offers a salary of £40,000-£50,000, flexibility in working hours, and clear opportunities for professional development within a collaborative finance team.

Benefits

Benefits package

Fully remote work

Learning and progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a payroll‑focused or payroll‑heavy finance role.
• Strong analytical skills with confidence explaining payroll data and outcomes.
• Solid understanding of month‑end processes and reconciliations.

Responsibilities

• Analyse payroll data and trends including salaries, commissions and variable pay.
• Deliver payroll and commission insights to support key business decision making.
• Support end‑to‑end payroll processes across multiple jurisdictions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Experience in payroll-focused finance role

Organised and proactive approach

Job description

Payroll Analyst | £40,000-£50,000 + benefits | UK (Fully Remote) | Permanent

We’re supporting an international organisation to hire a Payroll Analyst for a fully remote role based in the UK. This Payroll Analyst position sits within a growing finance function and offers exposure to a complex, multi‑jurisdictional payroll environment, with regular interaction across the UK and US.

Why join our client

Our client is a PE‑backed, purpose‑led organisation with international reach and ambitious growth plans. They operate at pace, value clear ownership, and trust people to do their best work without unnecessary noise. As a Payroll Analyst, you’ll join a collaborative finance team where high standards sit alongside flexibility and genuine support for development, all within a fully remote UK setup.

How you’ll make an impact

• Analyse payroll data and trends including salaries, commissions and variable pay.
• Deliver payroll and commission insights to support key business decision making.
• Support end‑to‑end payroll processes across multiple jurisdictions.
• Act as a key contact for payroll queries, including US‑based stakeholders.
• Deliver accurate payroll journals and postings to the general ledger.
• Support month‑end close through reconciliations and variance analysis.
• Partner closely with HR on starters, leavers, changes and commission inputs.
• Investigate and resolve payroll issues with sound judgement and attention to detail.

Why you’re a great fit

Essential

• Experience in a payroll‑focused or payroll‑heavy finance role.
• Exposure to international payroll and payroll accounting.
• Strong analytical skills with confidence explaining payroll data and outcomes.
• Solid understanding of month‑end processes and reconciliations.
• Organised, proactive approach suited to fully remote working.

Desirable

• Experience in a PE‑backed or high‑growth environment.
• Exposure to US payroll or regular collaboration with US teams.
• Understanding of intercompany or consolidation principles.

What you’ll get in return

• £40,000-£50,000 salary plus benefits.
• Fully remote working from anywhere in the UK.
• Standard UK hours, with some flexibility to support US time zones when needed.
• Clear scope for learning and progression within a growing finance team.

We welcome applications from all qualified candidates who believe they meet the role requirements. We’re committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, and we’ll provide any reasonable adjustments you may need throughout the recruitment process.

If this advert sounds like you, please apply now or contact ; / 0117 213 0300. Visit to view all our finance opportunities.