Average Payroll salary in London

We are currently looking for an experience Payroll Associate to work on a flexible working arrangement basis at our client’s London office. This position offers a fantastic opportunity to join an extremely reputable business, where you will learn, progress and work within an excellent team.Duties:Maintain a portfolio of client payrolls processing around 1000 headcount.An understanding of current PAYE and NIC legislation that affects payroll.Ensure all starters, leavers, benefits and allowances information is entered on to the Payroll database and update the relevant spreadsheet to record all entries madeCalculate leavers pay when leaving mid-monthCalculation of statutory paymentsProcess P45 formsPrint and sort payslips for distributionRun payroll reportsEnsure monthly salary payment for client payrolls are transferred to the correct accounts in a timely mannerUpload FPS and EPS reports to HMRC as requiredGood understanding of the payroll software and its functionalityRespond to client queries regarding payroll in a professional and timely mannerDeal with HMRC correspondence enquiriesMaintain an up to date client status scheduleDeal with general administrative duties, as requestedAssist the Supervisors with BACS uploading.Review / Quality Check Associates’ payrolls to ensure accuracy.Resolve any issues with clients / deal with complaints / escalationsPeriodically review payrolls to ensure effective processingSkills:Minimum 1 year’s payroll experienceExperience in processing high volume payslipsAn understanding of basic payroll concepts e.g. Tax codes, current PAYE and NIC legislation that affects payroll.A strong work ethic and willingness to assist other members of the team when required.Able to multi-task and to prioritise payroll workloadGood interpersonal, communication and organisational skillsHave a knowledge of changes to legislation which effect payrollConfident and competent in dealing with clientsHave a working knowledge of MS OfficeGood time keeping/punctualityExcellent Benefits include:Holiday - 25 days leave - our holiday year runs from 1st July so this would be pro-rated in year one. You can also buy up to 10 days annual leave at the point of annual renewalPrivate Medical Group pension Income Protection 50% of salaryLife Assurance 4 x salaryWe also offer a flexible benefits programme, this lets you select additional benefits while saving on tax and national insurance contributions. This ranges from childcare vouchers, dental to retail discountsFlexible benefits could include:Bike to workSalary sacrifice for car arrangementTravel insuranceGym discountsThey also offer:CIPP Payroll cert is sponsored by the company – it is a 26 week online course Development and progression are a huge motivator for joining these teams

Our client is a distinguished, high-performing financial services organisation seeking a Payroll Associate to join its expanding team. This position is ideal for a candidate who thrives in a fast-paced, competitive environment and brings payroll experience. The successful individual will demonstrate strong attention to detail and work in close partnership with the Human Resources function. This role offers significant scope for development as the organisation continues to grow.Duties will include: • Assist with the preparation and review of monthly payrolls, liaising with Cloudpay and local payroll providers.• Maintain accurate payroll records aligned with information held on HiBob HCM.• Ensure compliance with all relevant payroll legislation and employment standards.• Collaborate closely with HR and Finance to ensure accurate and timely data flow.• Support the preparation and upload of pension files and generation of pension payments.• Assist with statutory year-end reporting, including P60s and P11Ds.• Provide timely and professional responses to employee payroll queries.• Produce payroll reports for both internal and external stakeholders.• Uphold confidentiality and adhere to data protection requirements at all times. Key Competencies• Strong communication capabilities• Solid numerical and analytical skills• Commercial awareness and professionalism in handling confidential information• Proactive, self-driven mindset• Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment• High level of proficiency in Excel• Outstanding attention to detail Experience• Prior experience using payroll software • Background in a fast-paced payroll or Finance environment is advantageous• Strong data entry experienceTo be considered for this role please apply now.

Job Specification: Payroll Compliance Specialist OverviewThis role sits within a large, diverse organisation that is delivering significant transformation to improve services and operational efficiency. It offers the opportunity to contribute to a modern, community-focused environment where strong payroll governance and compliance are essential. The RoleThe main purpose of this position is to lead the end-to-end monthly payroll service, ensuring the payroll cycle is delivered accurately, on time, and in full compliance with public sector policies and statutory obligations. Key responsibilities include: Overseeing payroll compliance checks to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and full adherence to legislative and organisational requirements. Managing statutory submissions to HMRC, pension schemes, and other regulatory bodies. Acting as the organisation's subject matter expert for payroll data analysis within Oracle HCM systems. Contributing to the design, configuration, and continuous improvement of payroll processes to support efficiency, transparency, and value for money across the public sector environment. The PersonWe are seeking a proactive and reliable payroll professional with strong technical capability and a keen eye for detail. The ideal candidate will have: Experience with Oracle Cloud HCM and payroll configuration (advantageous). High levels of integrity, professionalism, and discretion when handling sensitive data. Strong understanding of payroll legislation, ideally within local government or another complex public sector setting. Excellent numerical, analytical, and problem-solving skills. The ability to remain calm, organised, and focused under pressure-especially during payroll deadlines. A commitment to accuracy, compliance excellence, and continuous improvement.