Marshall Wolfe
Payroll Specialist (French Payroll) – Payroll Controller – Investment Banking
Marshall Wolfe are hiring on behalf of our client within investment banking, for a detail-driven Financial Controller to join a high-performing Controllers team within a global, regulated financial services environment. Sitting in Compensation Accounting, you’ll take ownership of UK payroll processing, financial controls, and monthly ledger reporting across EMEA entities.
You’ll ensure accurate payroll booking into the general ledger, reconcile payroll accounts, and deliver robust variance analysis in line with Sarbanes-Oxley and internal control frameworks.
Key Responsibilities:
- End-to-end UK payroll processing in line with HMRC PAYE rules
- Detailed calculation of wages, tax, NI & statutory deductions
- Maintain and update payroll data in Oracle Fusion
- Reconcile payroll clearance accounts & investigate variances
- Manage employee payroll queries and liaise with tax authorities
- Complete compensation controls for managerial review
- Partner with Financial Accounting to ensure accurate ledger postings
Requirements:
- 5+ years’ French and UK payroll experience
- Knowledge of Oracle Fusion payroll or similar
- Investment/banking/finance experience (preferred)
- Strong knowledge of HMRC, PAYE, NI & statutory reporting
- Experience in large, complex organisations
- Advanced Excel & systems skills (PeopleSoft/Web-based systems advantageous)
- Highly organised, proactive and able to manage heavy monthly deadlines
London (onsite) |12 month contract Inside IR35
To apply for this job please visit www.reed.co.uk.
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