Payroll Specialist

Kraken; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Greater London is seeking an experienced UK & European Payroll Advisor to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing across UK and European entities. The role involves supporting payroll operations, liaising with external providers, and ensuring compliance with payroll legislation. Candidates should have proven multi-country payroll experience, strong numerical skills, and proficiency in payroll software. Join us to make a real impact in transforming the energy industry.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a multi-country payroll environment.
• Strong understanding of UK payroll legislation and tax regulations.
• Experience liaising with external payroll providers.

Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end payroll process for UK, ensuring accuracy.
• Serve as main point of contact for external payroll providers.
• Ensure compliance with local payroll legislation and tax regulations.

Skills

Data Entry

Microsoft Excel

Payroll

Accounting

Human Resources

Tools

Paychex

QuickBooks

Paylocity

ADP

Job description

Help us use technology to make a big green dent in the universe!

Kraken powers some of the most innovative global developments in energy.

We are a technology company focused on creating a smart sustainable energy system. From optimising renewable generation, creating a more intelligent grid and enabling utilities to provide excellent customer experiences, our operating system for energy is transforming the industry around the world in a way that benefits everyone.

Its a really exciting time in energy. Help us make a real impact on shaping a better, more sustainable future.

We are looking for an experienced and dedicated UK & European Payroll Advisor to join our Payroll Team to ensure the accurate timely and compliant processing of payrolls across our UK and European entities. Reporting to the Payroll Manager you will be a key point of contact for employees and external payroll providers guaranteeing a seamless payroll operation.

What you’ll do

• Support the end-to-end payroll process for UK payroll including salary calculations, statutory payments, payroll deductions and all company pension scheme requirements.
• Serve as the main point of contact for external payroll providers across different European countries ensuring payroll data is submitted and processed accurately and on time.
• Ensure full compliance with all local payroll legislation, tax regulations, social security contributions and internal company policies for each country.
• Collaborate with the HR and Finance departments to ensure accurate and timely processing of new starters, leavers, salary changes and benefits administration.
• Act as the first point of contact for all payroll‑related queries providing clear and professional guidance to employees, building strong internal stakeholder relationships.
• Assist with any ad‑hoc payroll projects including system implementations or process improvements.
• Stay up-to-date with changes in UK and European payroll legislation and best practices, proactively communicating any impacts.

What you’ll need

• Proven experience working in a UK and multi‑country European payroll environment is essential.
• Strong in‑depth understanding of all UK payroll legislation and tax regulations with exposure to other European payroll regulations.
• Experience in liaising with external payroll providers across different jurisdictions.
• Excellent numerical skills and attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and efficiency.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Proficiency in payroll software and strong Microsoft Excel skills (including VLOOKUPs and Pivot Tables).
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities effectively to meet tight deadlines.

Kraken is a certified Great Place to Work in France, Germany, Spain, Japan and the UK. We are one of the Best Workplaces on Glassdoor with a score of 4.7. Check out our Welcome to the Jungle site (FR / EN) to learn more about our teams and culture.

Are you ready for a career with us? We want to ensure you have all the tools and environment you need to unleash your potential. If you have any specific accommodations or a unique preference please contact us, and we’ll do what we can to customise your interview process for comfort and maximum magic!

Studies have shown that some groups of people like women are less likely to apply to a role unless they meet 100% of the job requirements. Whoever you are if you like one of our jobs we encourage you to apply as you might just be the candidate we hire. Across Kraken we’re looking for genuinely decent people who are honest and empathetic. Our people are our strongest asset and the unique skills and perspectives people bring to the team are the driving force of our success. As an equal opportunity employer we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute. We consider all applicants without regard to race, colour, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status. U.S. based candidates can learn more about their EEO rights here.

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Required Experience: IC

Key Skills

• Data Entry
• Paychex
• QuickBooks
• Accounting
• 10 Key Calculator
• Paylocity
• Microsoft Excel
• Payroll
• ADP
• Administrative Experience
• Human Resources
• Bookkeeping

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1