Job Title: Payroll Officer About the RoleWe are seeking a detail-oriented and highly analytical Payroll Officer with strong UK payroll experience and advanced Excel skills to join our growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for a payroll professional who wants to deepen their UK expertise while gaining hands-on exposure to EMEA payroll operations.You will play a key role in ensuring accurate and timely processing of UK payroll, while supporting the wider team with reporting, reconciliation, and continuous improvement initiatives. Over time, you will have the opportunity to learn and assist with EMEA payrolls, expanding your international payroll knowledge.Key ResponsibilitiesUK Payroll (Core Focus):End-to-end processing of UK payrollEMEA payroll processingEnsure compliance with HMRC legislation, statutory payments, pensions, and benefitsManage starters, leavers, and payroll changesReconcile payroll reports and resolve discrepanciesPrepare payroll journals and support month-end reportingHandle payroll queries in a timely and professional mannerReporting and Analysis:Use advanced Excel (pivot tables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, formulas, data validation) to analyse payroll dataPerform payroll reconciliations and variance analysisGenerate ad hoc payroll reports for Finance and HREMEA Exposure (Development Opportunity):Support payroll processes across selected EMEA countriesAssist with international payroll reconciliations and compliance checksLearn country-specific payroll ..... full job details .....