Payroll Specialist

An opportunity has arisen for Payroll Assistant to join Braemar Shipbroking Limited at our London office.

We are looking for a dynamic candidate who can work well in a fast‑paced and competitive environment. The ideal candidate must have payroll or transferable accounting experience. The successful candidate will excel in attention to detail and work collaboratively with the Human Resources team.

This role offers an opportunity to join one of the top leading shipbroking companies in the industry at an exciting time of company growth and expansion, with potential career development. If you want to progress your career with a leading, expanding and ambitious organisation.

Job Requirements

• Strong communication skills
• Strong numerical and analytical skills
• Strong commercial acumen and a professional code of conduct in handling confidential information
• A pro‑active approach, self‑starter
• Ability to work to deadlines in fast paced environment
• Proficient in Excel
• Excellent attention to detail

Experience

• Experience of working with payroll software
• Experience of working within a fast‑paced payroll or Finance team would be advantageous
• Data Entry

Job Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and review of monthly payrolls, liaising with Cloudpay and local payroll providers.
• Maintain payroll records ensuring they match those held on HiBob HCM.
• Ensure compliance with local payroll legislation and maritime employment standards.
• Liaise with HR and Finance to ensure accurate data flow.
• Assist in the preparation and upload of pension files and generate pension payments.
• Assist with year‑end reporting.
• Respond to employee payroll queries in a timely and professional manner.
• Help prepare payroll reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintain confidentiality and data protection standards.

Job Benefits

• Competitive salary and discretionary bonus
• Private healthcare scheme
• Company pension scheme
• 25 days holiday
• Opportunities for career progression and leadership
• Support for continuous learning and professional development