International Payroll Specialist
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Salary: £50,000–£55,000
Location: London
Working Pattern: Hybrid
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time
Reports to: Finance Director
Role: Standalone International Payroll Specialist
Key Responsibilities
- Take ownership of payroll delivery across a growing portfolio of European countries.
- Work closely with local payroll providers, accountants and consultants to ensure accurate and timely processing.
- Manage payroll inputs including starters, leavers, timesheets, overtime, bonuses and adjustments.
- Review and validate gross-to-net calculations and payroll outputs.
- Ensure payrolls comply with relevant local legislation, tax and statutory requirements.
- Reconcile payroll data and provide accurate reporting to Finance and HR.
- Investigate discrepancies and resolve employee payroll queries.
- Maintain accurate and confidential payroll records.
- Support internal and external payroll audits where required.
- Improve controls, processes and reporting as the international payroll function develops.
- Help assess which payroll activities can gradually be brought in-house as the business grows.
- Support payroll setup and implementation as the company enters additional European markets.
Ideal Candidate
- Strong international / multi-country European payroll experience.
- Experience with Finnish payroll is highly desirable and will be a major advantage.
- Candidates with strong experience across at least 1–2 relevant European countries will be considered.
- Nordic payroll knowledge would be particularly valuable, including Finland, Norway and/or Denmark.
- Approximately 3–5+ years' international payroll experience.
- Strong understanding of end-to-end payroll including starters, leavers, adjustments, bonuses and reconciliations.
- Experience managing relationships with outsourced payroll providers.
- Confident interpreting local payroll legislation and compliance requirements. xgikmsk
- Advanced Excel skills are essential.
- Exposure to systems such as NMBRS, Tripletex, Visma, Mepco, Hogia or Procountor wo...
International Payroll Specialist employer: James Gray Associates Careers
As a leading payroll recruitment agency, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic and inclusive work culture in Aberdeen, where collaboration and professional growth are at the forefront. Our hybrid working model allows for flexibility, while our commitment to employee development ensures that you will have ample opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career. Join us to be part of a supportive team that values innovation and strives for excellence in client service.
Contact Details:
James Gray Associates Careers Recruitment Team
