Payroll Assistant - 6m Contract - Financial Services
London
Payroll Assistant - 6m Contract - Financial Services
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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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