Average Payroll Assistant salary in London

A market-leading firm based in London, with offices globally, are looking to recruit a Payroll Administrator to manage their payroll of 200 employees from start to finish. DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES: They are looking for an individual to join its Finance team in London. The Payroll Administrator will be responsible for preparing the payrolls for all entities: UK, Paris, Madrid, Singapore, US and Dubai and assisting with HR admin. The role is in a fast-paced environment and will suit a self-starter who is comfortable with operating in a small team but can also work autonomously as and when required. RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE (BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO): Prepare the monthly payrolls for 200 employeesLiaise with all payrolls provides:ADP, Vistra, Equiom, Mazars and HerediscrucesPayroll accountingPayroll balance sheet reconciliationsAssist with year-end auditManage / maintain / update the HR DatabaseLiaise with legal to prepare contracts for new startersManage the Leavers/Joiners processes KEY REQUIREMENTS: Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in financial services EMEA experience preferredExperience working with an outsourced payroll provider preferredBasic accountancy knowledgeAttention to detail, knowledge of reconciliationsUnderstanding of an effective control environment.Exposure to a professional services environment would be beneficial Current knowledge of Sage would be beneficial

A market-leading firm based in London, with offices globally, are looking to recruit a Payroll Administrator to manage their payroll of 200 employees from start to finish. DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES: They are looking for an individual to join its Finance team in London. The Payroll Administrator will be responsible for preparing the payrolls for all entities: UK, Paris, Madrid, Singapore, US and Dubai and assisting with HR admin. The role is in a fast-paced environment and will suit a self-starter who is comfortable with operating in a small team but can also work autonomously as and when required. RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE (BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO): Prepare the monthly payrolls for 200 employeesLiaise with all payrolls provides:ADP, Vistra, Equiom, Mazars and HerediscrucesPayroll accountingPayroll balance sheet reconciliationsAssist with year-end auditManage / maintain / update the HR DatabaseLiaise with legal to prepare contracts for new startersManage the Leavers/Joiners processes KEY REQUIREMENTS: Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in financial servicesEMEA experience preferredExperience working with an outsourced payroll provider preferredBasic accountancy knowledgeAttention to detail, knowledge of reconciliationsUnderstanding of an effective control environment.Exposure to a professional services environment would be beneficial Current knowledge of Sage would be beneficial

A Japanese food company is currently recruiting a HR & Payroll Assistant to work in their London office. In this role, you will be responsible for supporting the full employee lifecycle, with a strong emphasis on payroll administration, onboarding and offboarding processes, and general HR operations. The ideal candidate should have strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and experience in payroll administration. -------------------------------------- ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS: (O) Eligible visa: Permanent residence, Spouse, Partner(X) NOT eligible: Student visa, Requiring visa sponsorship, Working holiday, Graduate, Freelance WORK TYPE: Hybrid working available (4 days in the office, 1 day from home) VISA SUPPORT: No -------------------------------------- TYPE: Full-time, permanent WORKING HOURS: 9:00-17:00 from Monday to Friday SALARY: £26-30k depending on experience START: ASAP LOCATION: London HR & Payroll Assistant Main Responsibilities: Manage timecard processes and input variable pay entries using FourthPrepare and submit the monthly variable file to the payroll providerDownload payroll-related reports and liaise with the Troncmaster to obtain tronc figures for inclusion in payrollAssist with payroll preview checks, flag and follow up on necessary correctionsRespond to payroll-related queries from colleagues and managementPrepare and distribute payroll reports for internal stakeholders and management useProcess final payments for leavers and ensure payroll records are up to dateManage statutory payments such as maternity and paternity payProcess terminations on the HR system and manage leaver documentationEnsure final pay calculations are accurate and processed in a timely mannerMaintain accurate and up-to-date employee records, including audit and compliance filesAssist in developing, updating, and implementing HR policies and procedures to ensure compliance and best practicesHandle holiday, absence, and sickness queries; monitor entitlements and support return-to-work casesAdminister extended holiday applications and prepare formal letters for approvalSupport employee relation cases, including note-taking and drafting outcome lettersAssist with internal changes such as promotions, transfers, and contract updatesManage reference requests and prepare employment reference lettersCoordinate and administer induction training and Food Safety Level 2 sessionsConduct right to work checks and monitor visa status where applicableSet up company emails and user access during onboardingManage and update HR systems including FourthSupport tronc administration and ad hoc payroll tasksOrganise colleague meal arrangements and assist with other HR activitiesSupport HR in planning staff events and engagement initiativesDistribute company-wide communications and letters as neededManage AWOL (absence without leave) cases with appropriate follow-up HR & Payroll Assistant Ideal Candidate: Strong organisational and administrative skillsHigh level of accuracy and attention to detailAbility to handle confidential information with discretionExperience with HR/payroll systems such as Fourth is desirableProficiency in Google Workspace (Google Docs, Sheets, Drive, etc.)Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HR softwareExcellent communication skills (both written and verbal)Ability to prioritise and multitask in a fast-paced environmentDetail-oriented with strong problem-solving skillsPrior experience in HR or payroll administration preferred ** All applicants for the HR & Payroll Assistant must have the right to work in the country as the Company is not able to offer visa support. *We regret that we cannot accept applications from Working holiday visa, Graduate or Student visa holders. If your application is successful, you will be contacted within two business days. We regret that due to the high volume of applications we receive we cannot provide feedback on individual CVs.