Reward Analyst

At S&W, we help our clients thrive by simplifying the complex, illuminating new paths, and shaping solutions that make a difference. As one of the UK’s top 10 fastest-growing accountancy firms, we have been a trusted partner since 1881—helping businesses and individuals meet challenges and seize opportunities across generations.

Built on expertise and driven by ambition, we provide a comprehensive range of services, including tax and accountancy, advisory and assurance, corporate finance, and restructuring. We are defined by our purpose—to help navigate challenges, unlock potential, and achieve the extraordinary.

Job Description

What will you be doing?

We're seeking a talented individual to join our Reward team in London who will support the benefits and reward team in shaping the reward programmes and HR projects which support the attraction, retention and motivation of individuals across S&W. The individual will work closely with the Head of Reward and the Benefits & Reward Business Partner with the day-to-day delivery of benefit, pension and reward related processes.

Responsibilities

• Support with financial analysis, modelling and process management on various matters associated with an employee's total compensation including salary review, benefits and bonus schemes.
• Support the effective implementation of Reward change management initiatives.
• Support the delivery of the annual pay review.
• Support with market surveys and appropriate regulatory returns, such as Gender Pay Gap Reporting.
• Support the Senior Reward Analyst and Head of Reward with budget tracking activities.
• Support the wider HR team by providing analysis when required.
• Business as usual administration support of employee benefits and pensions.
• Aiding the Benefits & Reward Specialist with the annual benefits review project and the collation and interrogation of employee data.

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you should

• Strong analytical, numerical and modelling skills with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Analytical and numerical reasoning skills.
• Previous HR and Reward experience or knowledge is desirable.
• Ability to learn core Reward terminology and best practice.
• Ability to work at pace and deliver against established personal and team targets.
• Resilient, adaptable, approachable and confident.
• Good eye for detail essential.
• Highly articulate with excellent written and verbal skills.

Professional Qualifications and Education

• Degree-level educated preferable but not essential

Additional Information

As a colleague here at S&W you will have access to benefits that include:

• Competitive salary
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance
• Pension contribution
• Hybrid working model (role dependent)
• Generous holiday package
• Option to purchase additional holiday
• Shared parental leave
• Fully funded training towards professional qualifications
• Cycle to work scheme
• Season ticket loan
• Eye care support

We are proud to value the differences that a diverse workforce brings, representative of society and our clients. At S&W we have a wide range of highly active employee resource groups and we’re delivering multiple diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives across the organisation. It is our commitment to provide a workplace where all colleagues, regardless of identity, background, or circumstance, feel respected as individuals and feel that they can achieve their full potential and work in a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment.

We are happy to make any reasonable adjustments to accommodate for your needs throughout the application process. Please let your Recruiter know.