Balance Recruitment Ltd
Payroll Coordinator

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Payroll Coordinator - £42,000 to £47,000 DOE
12 Month Fixed Term Contract
Location: London | Hybrid working | Excellent career development opportunity
Two years in payroll? Ready to add European payroll and professional services experience to your CV?
We are working with a leading international law firm looking for a Payroll Coordinator to join its London team.
This is an opportunity for someone currently working within a payroll bureau, umbrella company or in-house payroll team who wants to take the next step into a professional services environment.
Equally, you may already be working within professional services and be looking for a role offering broader exposure and genuine development.
You don't need previous European payroll knowledge. What you do need is at least two years’ solid payroll experience, a good understanding of the payroll process and the enthusiasm to learn.
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Working closely with an experienced Payroll Manager, you'll develop hands-on experience across UK and European payroll, including Dublin, Paris and Milan, while also gaining exposure to external payroll providers, payroll journals and benefits.
You'll also have the opportunity to become involved in project work, giving you experience beyond the day-to-day payroll cycle and adding valuable exposure to your CV.
For someone looking to build a long-term career in payroll, this is an opportunity to broaden your skills considerably and gain experience that could significantly improve your future career and earning potential.


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What we're looking for:
- At least two years’ payroll experience
- Payroll bureau, umbrella company, in-house or professional services backgrounds considered
- Strong attention to detail and basic Excel skills
- Enthusiastic, organised and keen to develop
- No more than four weeks’ notice
- An interest in developing European payroll experience
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, experiences and characteristics.
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