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Payroll Specialist

Portfolio Payroll
Posted a month ago, valid for 17 days
Location

London, Greater London EC1R 0WX

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Join a leading finance and technology company as a Payroll Specialist in London, managing the UK payroll for over 400 employees.
  • The role requires proven experience in end-to-end UK payroll management, ideally in a sole or lead capacity, and a high level of attention to detail.
  • This hybrid position involves collaboration with various teams and an outsourced payroll provider, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in payroll processing.
  • The salary is competitive, with exceptional bonus potential and outstanding benefits offered.
  • Candidates should be tech-savvy, problem solvers, and comfortable engaging with intelligent colleagues across the organization.

Join the smartest minds in finance and technology - and keep them paid (perfectly).

As a leader in research and technology, powered by brilliant people and cutting-edge systems. From the world-class engineers and researchers building sophisticated models, to the operations experts keeping everything running smoothly - everyone plays a part in their success.

Now, on the lookout for a Payroll Specialist to join our vibrant and fast-paced team in London. You'll be the go-to payroll expert, managing the UK payroll from start to finish, working closely with an outsourced provider, and fielding queries from some seriously smart (and very inquisitive) employees.

?? The Role:

As the Sole Payroll Specialist, you'll take ownership of the entire UK payroll process, ensuring our people are paid accurately, on time, and with clarity. This is a hybrid role - part operational, part advisory - ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic, high-performing environment and loves a blend of autonomy and collaboration.

Your key responsibilities will include

  • Acting as the first point of contact for all payroll-related queries across the business - from new joiners to long-serving quants.
  • Managing and maintaining the relationship with our outsourced payroll provider - you'll be the bridge between internal teams and external processing
  • Owning all data collation, validation, and submission activities for monthly UK payroll (circa 400+ employees).
  • Working closely with HR, Finance, and Benefits to ensure seamless integration across systems and processes
  • Managing statutory reporting, pension contributions, P11Ds, and year-end activities with precision.
  • Spotting opportunities to streamline and improve - because payroll should never just be "done", it should be smartly done.

?? What You'll Bring:

  • Proven experience in managing end-to-end UK payroll, ideally in a sole or lead capacity
  • Confidence working with an outsourced provider - you know how to manage expectations, timelines, and quality control.
  • High level of attention to detail - because when you're dealing with top talent, accuracy is everything
  • Natural problem-solving ability - you don't just find answers, you make complex things simple
  • Comfortable engaging with bright, switched-on colleagues - from tech to trading, they'll be looking to you as the subject matter expert.
  • Tech-savvy and curious - we love people who ask questions, explore better ways of doing things, and embrace continuous improvement.

?? What's In It For You?

  • A genuinely unique opportunity to join a world-class company at the intersection of finance and technology.
  • Hybrid working model - collaborate in our stunning London HQ and enjoy the flexibility of remote days.
  • Competitive salary + exceptional bonus potential + outstanding benefits (seriously, our benefits are next level).
  • A smart, inclusive, and supportive culture where ideas are heard and development is constant.

?? Smart, switched-on, and ready to make payroll your own?

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

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