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Job Title: Payroll Officer
About the Role
We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly analytical Payroll Officer with strong UK payroll experience and advanced Excel skills to join our growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for a payroll professional who wants to deepen their UK expertise while gaining hands-on exposure to EMEA payroll operations.
You will play a key role in ensuring accurate and timely processing of UK payroll, while supporting the wider team with reporting, reconciliation, and continuous improvement initiatives. Over time, you will have the opportunity to learn and assist with EMEA payrolls, expanding your international payroll knowledge.
Key Responsibilities
UK Payroll (Core Focus):
- End-to-end processing of UK payroll
- EMEA payroll processing
- Ensure compliance with HMRC legislation, statutory payments, pensions, and benefits
- Manage starters, leavers, and payroll changes
- Reconcile payroll reports and resolve discrepancies
- Prepare payroll journals and support month-end reporting
- Handle payroll queries in a timely and professional manner
Reporting & Analysis:
- Use advanced Excel (pivot tables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, formulas, data validation) to analyse payroll data
- Perform payroll reconciliations and variance analysis
- Generate ad hoc payroll reports for Finance and HR
EMEA Exposure (Development Opportunity):
- Support payroll processes across selected EMEA countries
- Assist with international payroll reconciliations and compliance checks
- Learn country-specific payroll legislation and practices
- Liaise with external payroll providers where applicable
About You
- Proven experience processing UK payroll end-to-end
- Strong understanding of UK payroll legislation and HMRC requirements
- Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, complex formulas, data analysis)
- High attention to detail and strong reconciliation skills
- Ability to manage confidential data with integrity
- Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally
- Interest in developing knowledge of EMEA payrolls
Desirable
- 5 years + payroll experience
- CIPP qualification (or studying towards)
What We Offer
- Opportunity to expand into EMEA payroll
- Supportive and collaborative team environment
- Professional development opportunities
- Competitive salary and benefits
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