Payroll Assistant - 6m Contract - Financial Services | London, UK | Hybrid

Marks Sattin FS; London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial services firm is seeking a Payroll Assistant for a 6-month contract in London. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in payroll within a financial services environment and advanced Excel skills. Responsibilities include supporting payroll operations and ensuring compliance. The position requires immediate availability. Competitive salary offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in Payroll for a financial services business is a must.
• Immediately available to start or short notice period max of 1 week.
• Strong understanding of payroll processes and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head of Payroll with administrative tasks.
• Ensure smooth running of payroll and employee benefits.
• Handle payroll operations, compliance, and reconciliations.
• Assist in preparing payroll-related reports.
• Prepare documentation for the annual PAYE Settlement Agreement.

Skills

Advanced Excel skills

Clear and confident communicator

Highly analytical

Excellent attention to detail

Ability to problem-solve independently

Job description

Payroll Assistant - 6m Contract - Financial Services

Payroll Assistant - 6m Contract - Financial Services

Marks Sattin FS London, United Kingdom Apply now Posted 2 days ago Hybrid Job Contract GBP55000 - GBP60000 per annum

Payroll Assistant - 6m Contract - Financial Services

Marks Sattin FS London, United Kingdom Apply now

The successful candidate must be immediately available to start or on a short notice period (1 week max). You must have worked in Payroll for a Financial Services firm.

Payroll Assistant - Global Financial Services Firm - 6 Month Contract

Location: London

We are recruiting for a proactive and detail-oriented Payroll Assistant to join our fast-paced, global financial services organisation. This is an excellent opportunity to gain exposure to international payroll processes.

The successful candidate must be immediately available to start or on a short notice period (1 week max). You must have worked in Payroll for a Financial Services firm.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Head of Payroll, Compensation and Benefits on administrative and operational tasks
• Play a vital role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of payroll and employee benefits, working closely with the wider HR and Finance teams.
• Engaged in payroll operations, compliance, reporting and reconciliations
• Handle general payroll queries from staff across the business
• Contribute to the review and verification of monthly UK and Asia payroll cycles
• Assist in reconciling payroll data and preparing payroll-related reports
• Prepare documentation for the annual PAYE Settlement Agreement
• Help ensure tax and national insurance accounts are balanced each month

Requirements:

• You must have worked in Payroll for a financial services business.
• You must be immediately available to start employment or on a 1 week notice max.
• Advanced Excel skills
• Strong, current understanding of payroll processes and best practice
• Clear and confident communicator, both verbally and in writing
• Highly analytical and able to problem-solve independently
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet time-critical deadlines

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