International Payroll Team Leader (15 month FTC)

International Payroll Assistant (15 month FTC)

Holborn, London, UK.

Argus is where smart people belong and where they can grow. We answer the challenge of illuminating markets and shaping new futures.

What we’re looking for

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented International Payroll Assistant to join our global payroll team on a fixed-term basis to cover maternity leave. Reporting to the UK-based Global Payroll Manager, you will be part of a close-knit team of five, supporting payroll operations across multiple international locations including UK, Australia, South Africa, Japan, China, India, South Korea, Indonesia, the Netherlands, Germany, Spain and others in the pipeline

The ideal candidate will be an excellent communicator, diligent, pro-active and have a flexible approach to managing their workload. They will also be process oriented and have a keen eye for detail.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to deepen their expertise in international payroll within a collaborative and evolving environment.

What will you be doing

• Manage international payroll processes, liaising with HR teams across global offices to gather and verify monthly payroll data.
• Upload monthly payroll changes into ADP Streamline and ensure data accuracy in collaboration with ADP partners.
• Support payroll authorisation processes and respond to related queries from the Global Payroll Manager.
• Administer net pay transactions, either directly or via ADP, depending on location.
• Address employee queries regarding salary, benefits, taxation, and social security.
• Assist with monthly and annual local payroll tax reporting and compliance.
• Reconcile trial balance accounts for each payroll and support benefit administration.
• Monitor legislative changes across jurisdictions and ensure compliance.
• Contribute to onboarding new payroll locations, including setup, testing, and parallel runs.
• Provide audit support and assist with the annual HMRC PAYE Settlement Agreement (PSA) returns.
• Process tax year ends as required for various entities.
• Offer additional support to the London payroll team during peak periods.

Skills and Experience

• Prior experience in international payroll is essential; familiarity with ADP Streamline is highly desirable.
• Understanding of Shadow Payroll operations is a plus.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a customer-focused approach.
• Highly organised with excellent time management and a flexible attitude to changing priorities.
• Detail-oriented with strong reconciliation skills.
• Experience with NetSuite accounting software is advantageous.
• Eagerness to learn and contribute to a growing team.

What’s in it for you

Our rapidly growing, award-winning business offers a dynamic environment for talented, entrepreneurial professionals to achieve results and grow their careers. Argus recognizes and rewards successful performance and as an Investor in People, we promote professional development and retain a high-performing team committed to building our success.

Competitive salary and company bonus scheme

• Group pension scheme
• Flexible working environment
• 25 days holiday per annum (pro rata)
• Extensive internal and external training

About Argus

Argus is the leading independent provider of market intelligence to the global energy and commodity markets. We offer essential price assessments, news, analytics, consulting services, data science tools and industry conferences to illuminate complex and opaque commodity markets. Headquartered in London with over 1,500 staff, Argus is an independent media organisation with 30 offices in the world’s principal commodity trading hubs.

Companies, trading firms and governments in 160 countries around the world trust Argus data to make decisions, analyse situations, manage risk, facilitate trading and for long-term planning. Argus prices are used as trusted benchmarks around the world for pricing transportation, commodities and energy. Founded in 1970, Argus remains a privately held UK-registered company owned by employee shareholders and global growth equity firm General Atlantic.

Argus is committed to ensuring career and personal growth for all its staff and provides extensive training and career development opportunities, as well as participation in employee-led initiatives, including a women’s network. Our core values are Excellence, Integrity, Partnership and Inclusivity.

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