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Payroll Specialist

City of London Permanent £65,000 - £85,000 per year View Job Description
You will be the main point of contact for end‑to‑end payroll management within one of Europe's largest banking groups, ensuring accurate processing, compliant reporting, and alignment with HR and Finance.
  • Excellent Senior Payroll Specialist vacancy.
  • Join one of the largest and most significant banking groups in Europe.

About Our Client

This organisation is a well-established player in the financial services industry, known for its professionalism and expertise. Operating as a large organisation, it offers a stable and structured environment for career growth and development.

Job Description

    • Oversee and manage the full payroll cycle, ensuring accurate processing across all employee groups.
    • Keep payroll data, monthly inputs, and statutory records up to date and well‑organised.
    • Partner with external payroll providers, reviewing outputs and monitoring service quality.
    • Handle payroll queries and resolve issues quickly and professionally.
    • Work with HR and Finance on reconciliations, reporting, and payroll‑related tasks.
    • Support monthly, quarterly, and year‑end payroll activities.
    • Assist with personnel cost tracking, analysis, and forecasting.
    • Provide payroll information for audits and internal reviews.
    • Help maintain payroll processes, documentation, and procedural updates.



The Successful Applicant

A successful Senior Payroll Specialist will have:

    • A minimum of 5 years' experience in a Payroll / Payroll Specialist role.
    • Strong understanding of UK payroll rules and statutory reporting.
    • Experience working with outsourced payroll providers.
    • Confident handling payroll‑related reporting and data analysis.
    • Advanced Excel skills and good overall system proficiency.
    • Highly organised, detail‑driven, and comfortable working to deadlines.
    • Strong communication skills and a proactive, hands‑on approach.
    • Relevant payroll or finance qualification (advantageous).



What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary ranging from £65,000 to £85,000.
  • Permanent role based in the City of London.
  • Opportunities to work within a leading financial services organisation.



If you are an experienced Senior Payroll Specialist looking for a rewarding opportunity in London, apply now to join a reputable financial services organisation!

Contact
James Jelbert
Quote job ref
JN-022026-6953024
Phone number
+442072692150

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Payroll
Sector
Financial Services
Location
City of London
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
James Jelbert
Consultant phone
+442072692150
Job reference
JN-022026-6953024