Senior Payroll Specialist

VIRTU Financial Inc.; City of Westminster; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial services firm in London seeks a highly experienced Senior Payroll Specialist to manage payroll processes across Europe and ensure compliance with local legislation. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of payroll experience, strong attention to detail, and proficiency with relevant tools. The role offers a competitive salary, discretionary bonus, and a hybrid working model.

Benefits

Competitive salary and discretionary bonus

Hybrid working model

Collaborative work culture

Professional development opportunities

Fully stocked kitchen

Hot lunches provided

Work events, such as Summer and Christmas parties

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in payroll processing, preferably in a multinational environment.
• Deep knowledge of UK & Ireland payroll regulations and tax systems.
• Strong attention to detail and high degree of accuracy.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a hybrid setting.

Responsibilities

• Manage and process payroll across multiple European jurisdictions.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant tax laws and social security obligations.
• Liaise with external payroll providers and internal stakeholders.
• Administer statutory and company-specific payroll-related benefits.
• Prepare and submit required payroll reports to government agencies.
• Ensure year-end processes are completed accurately and on time.
• Maintain and update payroll records in accordance with GDPR.
• Reconcile payroll reports with finance systems.
• Provide payroll-related support for internal projects.
• Stay informed of legislative changes impacting payroll.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Excel

Experience handling sensitive data

Tools

Activ Payroll

Workday

Job description

Job Title

Senior Payroll Specialist

Location

London, United Kingdom (Hybrid Working)

Job Type

Full‑Time

Department

Human Resources

Reports To

Global Head of HR

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and process payroll across multiple European jurisdictions.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant tax laws and social security obligations.
• Liaise with external payroll providers and internal stakeholders to ensure accurate data flow and reporting.
• Administer statutory and company‑specific payroll‑related benefits and deductions.
• Prepare and submit required payroll reports to government agencies (e.g., HMRC, Revenue Ireland).
• Ensure year‑end processes (P60s, P11Ds, etc.) are completed accurately and on time.
• Maintain and update payroll records in accordance with GDPR and internal policies.
• Reconcile payroll reports with finance systems and support audits as required.
• Provide payroll‑related support for internal projects and process improvement initiatives.
• Stay informed of legislative changes impacting payroll across relevant jurisdictions.

Requirements

• Minimum 8 years of experience in payroll processing, preferably in a multinational environment.
• Deep knowledge of UK & Ireland payroll regulations and tax systems.
• Strong attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.
• Experience handling sensitive employee data with professionalism and discretion.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Activ Payroll, and Workday.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a hybrid work setting.

Preferred

• Knowledge of Irish tax and payroll regulations.
• Previous experience working in the financial services sector or a regulated environment.
• Experience managing payroll across other European countries.
• Further experience with general HR matters.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and discretionary bonus.
• Hybrid working model: a minimum of 3 days in the office.
• A collaborative and innovative work culture.
• Flat hierarchy.
• Opportunity to work in a global, fast‑paced financial services firm.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• Fully stocked kitchen for breakfast and snacks.
• Hot lunches provided.
• Work events, such as Summer and Christmas parties.

About Virtu Financial

Virtu Financial is a global financial services firm that leverages cutting‑edge technology to deliver liquidity to the global markets and innovative, transparent trading solutions to clients. Our success is driven by a commitment to excellence, efficiency, and integrity.

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Payroll Specialist to join our London‑based team. The successful candidate will take ownership of payroll processes across our European operations, ensuring timely and accurate delivery while remaining compliant with all relevant local legislation. This is a critical role within our HR and Finance functions, ideal for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced, regulated environment and has a solid background in EU payroll. Experience in the financial services sector is highly valued.