Payroll Officer

About the role

Tradition, a leading interdealer broker, is looking for a Payroll Officer to join its Dubai office. The role involves managing payroll processes for employees across the UK, UAE and Spain, ensuring accuracy and compliance with local regulations.

Key responsibilities

• Process monthly static data and ad‑hoc payments through ADP, including starters, leavers, changes, statutory payments and bonuses.
• Handle bank account changes, address updates, childcare vouchers and monthly currency conversion payments.
• Manage pension enrolment, amendments, salary‑sacrifice payments and local employer cost accruals.
• Prepare payment files, debit notes and monthly payroll journal entries.
• Perform end‑of‑month account reconciliations using Excel and the AS400 Accounting System.
• Generate and distribute various payroll reports each month.
• Assist the Accounts team with bonus accruals and tax year‑end documentation.
• Liaise with government bodies and agencies on statutory matters and attachments of earnings.

Required profile

• Working knowledge of statutory payroll regulations.
• Previous experience in a similar payroll role.
• Ability to work independently with minimal guidance.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Required skills

• ADP payroll system
• Celergo / iHCM platforms
• AS400 Accounting System
• Microsoft Excel
• Basic accounting knowledge