Payroll Analyst (office based Cityof London)

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

Job Description

Payroll Analyst (office based City of London)

Date: 3 Aug 2023

Sector: HUMAN RESOURCES

Type: Permanent

Location: London

Salary: £38,000 - £45,000 per annum

Email:

Ref: db45676

Overview

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

Responsibilities
  • Deliver first-class administrative support to the payroll team, supporting across payroll, compensation, and benefits activities.
  • Responsible for overseas payrolls in Denmark, Sweden, and the Netherlands (all outsourced).
  • Reconcile payroll data from overseas offices.
  • Support the payroll manager on three in-house UK payrolls (headcount 800).
  • Data entry for new starters, leavers and transfers.
  • Produce statutory calculations - Tax, NI, SMP, SSP.
  • Administer benefits (new starters, leavers, transfers) and reconcile membership data.
  • Liaise with HMRC and third-party benefits providers.
  • Create and manipulate payroll reports.
  • Respond to annual audit requests.
  • Act as a point of contact for the payroll team, escalating complex queries.
  • Run payroll end to end including RTI submissions.
  • Assist with Year End P60s and P11Ds.
  • Perform additional ad hoc duties as required.
Qualifications
  • Knowledge of ResourceLink Payroll system is preferable.
  • Experience in payroll administration.
  • Excellent Microsoft Excel skills.
  • Maintain confidentiality and exercise a high level of discretion.
  • Strong problem solving and judgment skills.
  • Excellent organisational skills and ability to work under pressure.
  • Ability to handle and prioritise multiple tasks and meet all deadlines.
  • High attention to detail and accuracy with reviewing payroll, reports and HR systems.
  • Proactive and able to ensure all deadlines are met.