Payroll Analyst
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£41,700
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 4122 (95% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £41,700, and Goodman Masson is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
About the role
Bring your expertise to the team! We are looking for an experienced, detail-oriented Payroll Analyst to join our centralized EMEA Payroll Hub in Central London. In this role, you will oversee accurate processing for UK payrolls, act as a key technical contact for SAP, and help drive operational excellence across entities.
What You’ll Do:
- Payroll Execution: Manage end-to-end processing for assigned UK SAP payrolls to ensure timely and accurate payment on published pay dates.
- Post-Exit & Statutory Compliance: Finalize BACS, manage GL posting, complete post-payroll tasks, and calculate statutory payments (SMP, SSP, SPP, SAP) in full compliance with HMRC regulations.
- Technical & System Support: Serve as a technical escalation point for SAP queries and work directly with SAP partners to execute upgrades, testing, and system enhancements.
- Quality & Audits: Review output reports from payroll vendors, perform variance analyses, perform manual/back-dated calculations, and take the lead on internal and external audit requests.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Resolve employee and stakeholder queries professionally, collaborate with Payroll Specialists, and partner across teams to champion continuous process improvements.
What We’re Looking For:
Essential Experience & Skills:
- Practical experience working within an in-house payroll environment.
- Strong working knowledge of UK payroll legislation and statutory calculation regulations.
- Clear understanding of payroll journals and how payroll feeds into corporate financials.
- Strong numerical, analytical, and time-management skills with sharp attention to detail.
Preferred Qualifications & Skills:
- CIPP/Payroll qualification (or part-qualified with a strong drive to progress your payroll career).
Key Competencies
- Excellent communicator who builds strong relationships across teams.
- Resilience, discretion, and the high level of confidentiality required for sensitive data.
- Results-driven mindset with a commitment to process improvements and operational excellence.
Ready to grow your payroll career with an industry-leading organisation? Apply today!
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About sponsorship for this role
Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Goodman Masson holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 4122 going rate of £41,700. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.