Payroll Senior Assistant

My client based in the City of London is hiring within their payroll team for a long-term contract opportunity

The successful candidate must have:Experience with UK and Ireland PayrollAvailability to start immediately or at short noticeExperience within Financial Services

Client Details

This organisation operates within the financial services sector and is recognised as a large organisation. It is committed to maintaining high standards in its accounting and finance operations and offers a professional working environment.

Description

• Administer payroll processes for Ireland and assist with UK payroll, ensuring timely submissions to relevant tax authorities.
• Coordinate pension and benefits payments, ensuring compliance with regulatory deadlines and accurate cost allocations.
• Act as the liaison for employee benefit queries, working closely with external providers and internal stakeholders.
• Oversee quarterly salary deferrals and benefit cost allocations across business units.
• Ensure prompt monthly tax payments and manage year-end reporting including P11Ds, Class 1A NICs, PAYE Settlement Agreements, and Short-Term Business Visitor disclosures.
• Reconcile and process expatriate-related taxable benefits through payroll.
• Contribute to HR operations and support finance-related HR activities.

Profile

• Proven experience in payroll and HR operations, ideally within financial services.
• Strong working knowledge of Irish and UK payroll systems; experience in APAC jurisdictions is a plus.
• Exceptional attention to detail, time management, and organizational skills.
• A collaborative team player with a proactive approach to problem-solving and service delivery.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Office tools.
• Familiarity with HR databases and reporting tools for generating management insights.

Job Offer

• Daily rate of GBP 200 to 250 per day, depending on experience.
• Valuable experience in a large financial services organisation.
• Opportunity to work in London, a major financial hub.
• Exposure to professional accounting and finance practices.

This temporary position offers a chance to enhance your payroll expertise in the financial services industry. If you are ready to take the next step in your career, apply now!