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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