HR & Payroll Accountant

HR & Payroll Accountant £65k to £68k + Bonus - City

A leading Global Bank based in the heart of the City are looking for an experienced HR & Payroll Accountant.

This is a newly created role as the Payroll & HR Team are looking at significant growth and all salary data, transactions and correspondence need to be accounted for.

As a key member of the HR & Payroll team you will be their link to the Financial/Accounting stake holders and ensure that all month end and year end reporting is delivered on time and correct.

The role:

• Fully responsible for the monthly accounting of the UK & some EMEA payrolls
• Responsible for all payroll reporting from the UK Management Accounting team
• Support the EMEA payroll accounting process
• Ensure that the Balance Sheet Recs are completed on time and to a high standard
• Look to improve the reporting process through implementing new systems and streamlining
• Be keen to develop your payroll knowledge and understanding
• Look to build strong relationships with the payroll and finance operations through continuous business partnering and become a subject matter expert.
• Liaise with Auditors when on-site
• Attend weekly meetings addressing issues etc.
• Look to drive future efficiencies
• Provide support to the wider networks when needed

Skills & Experience:

• Payroll Accounting experience/understanding required
• Ideally have exposure to Financial or Professional Services
• ACCA/ACA/CIMA accountancy qualification
• Workday experience and exposure
• Strong Excel

High levels of attention to detail

String communication skills internal & external