Full job descriptionWe are currently looking for an experienced Payroll Associate. This position offers a fantastic opportunity to join an extremely reputable business, where you will learn, progress and work within an excellent team.
Responsibilities:
*Maintain a portfolio of client payrolls processing around 1000 headcount.
*An understanding of current PAYE and NIC legislation that affects payroll.
*Ensure all starters, leavers, benefits and allowances information is entered on to the Payroll database and update the relevant spreadsheet to record all entries made
*Calculate leavers pay when leaving mid-month
*Calculation of statutory payments
*Process P45 forms
*Print and sort payslips for distribution
*Run payroll reports
*Ensure monthly salary payment for client payrolls are transferred to the correct accounts in a timely manner
*Upload FPS and EPS reports to HMRC as required
*Good understanding of the payroll software and its functionality
*Respond to client queries regarding payroll in a professional and timely manner
*Deal with HMRC correspondence enquiries
*Maintain an up to date client status schedule
*Deal with general administrative duties, as requested
*Assist the Supervisors with BACS uploading.
*Review / Quality Check Associates’ payrolls to ensure accuracy.
*Resolve any issues with clients / deal with complaints / escalations
*Periodically review payrolls to ensure effective processing
*Be aware of and comply with the firm’s policies at all times
*Record time accurately using Workday and be familiar with billing.
*Any other duties appropriate to the grade and level of responsibility of this post, for which the post holder has the necessary experience and/or training
*Be aware of the firm’s risk management and practice assurance procedures and ensure compliance
*Ensure continuing professional development is up to date at all times
*Should be studying towards a professional qualification or possesses commensurate professional experience
*Has developed ’on-the-job’ knowledge of the technical procedures and application for own subject area, gained through experience
*Undertakes tasks within clearly defined procedures, paying close attention to detail
*Understands how own duties relate to others in immediate work area
*Makes judgement by selecting between pre-defined solutions to ensure accuracy and quality of the tasks executed
*Communicates and exchanges information with colleagues in immediate work area
*Developing vocational skills which require some supervision
*Performs administrative tasks with some direction
Requirements:
*Qualification with the CIPP in terms of either a Payroll Technician Certificate or Year 1 of the Foundation Degree in Payroll Management completed, or equivalent, is highly desirable
*A strong work ethic and willingness to assist other members of the team when required.
*Able to multi-task and to prioritise payroll workload
*Good interpersonal, communication and organisational skills
*Have a knowledge of changes to legislation which effect payroll
*Confident and competent in dealing with clients
*Have a working knowledge of MS Office
*Good time keeping/punctuality
Excellent Benefits include:
*Holiday - 25 days leave - our holiday year runs from 1st July so this would be pro-rated in year one. You can also buy up to 10 days annual leave at the point of annual renewal
*Private Medical
*Group pension
*Income Protection 50% of salary
*Life Assurance 4 x salary
They also offer a flexible benefits programme, this lets you select additional benefits while saving on tax and national insurance contributions. This ranges from childcare vouchers, dental to retail discounts
Flexible benefits could include:
*Bike to work
*Salary sacrifice for car arrangement
*Travel insurance
*Gym discounts
They also offer:
CIPP Payroll cert is sponsored by the company – it is a 26 week online course
Development and progression are a huge motivator for joining these teams