Payroll Analyst

  • Taylor James Resourcing
  • Mar 19, 2026
Full time Accounting

Job Description

Job Summary

Our client is looking for a Compensation/ Payroll and Benefits Officer to support a Compensation and Benefits Manager and small team. This is an office based role in the City of London.

Key details: Date: 13 Jul 2023
Sector: HUMAN RESOURCES
Type: Permanent
Location: London
Salary: £38000 - 42000 per annum
Email:
Ref: db456769

Responsibilities
  • Solely responsible for overseas payrolls (Denmark, Sweden, Netherlands) - all outsourced.
  • Reconciliation of payroll data from overseas offices.
  • Supporting the payroll manager on three in-house UK payrolls (headcount 800).
  • Data entry for new starters, leavers and transfers.
  • Producing statutory calculations - Tax, NI, SMP, SSP.
  • Benefits administration (new starters, leavers, transfers). Responsible for benefits reconciliation (membership data vs records).
  • Liaising with HMRC and third party benefits providers.
  • Manipulating and creating payroll reports.
  • Managing annual audit requests.
  • Acting as a point of contact for the payroll team, responding to complex queries and escalating when necessary.
  • Running payroll end to end, including RTI submissions.
  • Assisting with year end P60s and P11Ds.
  • Additional/ad hoc duties as required.
Qualifications
  • Knowledge of ResourceLink Payroll system preferable.
  • Experience in payroll administration.
  • Excellent Microsoft Excel skills.
  • Highest level of discretion and ability to maintain confidentiality.
  • Excellent problem solving and judgement skills.
  • Strong organisational skills; able to work under pressure.
  • Ability to handle and prioritise multiple tasks and meet all deadlines.
  • High level of attention to detail and accuracy when reviewing payroll, reports and HR system.
  • Proactive and able to ensure all deadlines are met.
  • Degree in Accounting (graduate level).