Payroll Officer

Taylor James Resourcing; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company located in London seeks a Compensation/Payroll and Benefits Officer to join their payroll team. The candidate will provide administrative support, ensuring accurate payroll operations and benefits administration, and will work closely with skilled management. Ideal for organized professionals with payroll experience and strong Excel skills looking to contribute to a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and numerate skills.
• Proactive in meeting deadlines.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Data entry for new starters, leavers, and transfers.
• Processing payroll employee changes, including overseas.
• Running payroll end-to-end, including RTI submissions.

Skills

Excel

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Confidentiality

Education

Experience in payroll administration

Tools

ResourceLink Payroll system

Job description

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Our client is a Global Financial Broking firm in London.

Client Onboarding KYC Associate. 5 days a week in the office.

Administration Assistant – Financial Services

Our client is a Financial Market making company.

Our client is a Wealth and Asset Management firm.

Our client is seeking a Compensation/Payroll and Benefits Officer to support a Compensation and Benefits Manager and a small team.

This is an office-based role in the City of London.

The role involves delivering administrative support to the payroll team, including activities related to payroll, compensation, and benefits.

The team consists of the Compensation & Benefits Manager and Payroll and Benefits Supervisor, with whom you will work closely.

We are looking for a highly organized administrator who is analytical, numerate, and proficient in MS Office, especially Excel.

The ideal candidate is a self-starter, committed, accurate, and able to meet deadlines. Previous experience in payroll administration is advantageous.

Responsibilities include:

• Data entry for new starters, leavers, and transfers.
• Processing employee changes across various payrolls, including overseas.
• Assisting with statutory calculations such as Tax, NI, SMP, SSP.
• Supporting benefits administration, updating schemes, and renewals.
• Liaising with HMRC and third-party benefits providers.
• Timesheet and overtime entry.
• Supporting audit processes.
• Responding to payroll queries and escalating when necessary.
• General administrative tasks: filing, scanning, handling post.
• Running payroll end-to-end, including RTI submissions.
• Assisting with Year-End P60s and P11Ds.
• Performing additional duties as required.

Working hours: Monday to Friday, 9am – 5:30pm (flexible). This role is suitable for a parent returning to work.

Requirements:

• Knowledge of ResourceLink Payroll system (preferable).
• Experience in payroll administration.
• Excellent Excel skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion.
• Strong problem-solving and judgment skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proactive approach to meeting deadlines.