Associate, Payroll Delivery Upon Tyne

EY is looking for a L1 Payroll Associate in the GCR Payroll Operate team. The role is based in Newcastle upon Tyne, Manchester and Belfast. Reporting to the Payroll Manager, the successful candidate will deliver payroll services for new and existing clients, ensuring high standards, managing stakeholders and meeting deadlines.

• Processing the payroll data each pay period accurately and to an agreed payroll schedule
• Setting up new joiners on the payroll software
• Terminating employees on the payroll software
• Importing pay data into the payroll software
• Processing statutory payments
• Validating the system calculation of PAYE, NI and Apprenticeship levy amounts payable
• Completing payroll reports and sending to clients, e.g., General Ledger
• Sending regulatory compliance, FPS, EPS, Auto enrolment and Apprenticeship Levy notifications
• Creating BACS files for payment of employees
• Issuing online payslips, P60s and P45s to employees
• Keeping up to date with payroll schedules/calendars
• Maintaining client files, documenting procedures and taking minutes from client meetings
• Preparing reports and monitoring EY key performance metrics
• Maintaining good working relationships with clients and other EY employees/teams
• Preparation of invoices and issuing to clients on a monthly basis
• Participation in ISAE certification process
• Participation and understanding of payroll system updates and testing process
• Escalation of payroll issues to Senior Associates and Payroll Leadership as required

• Highly motivated and enthusiastic
• High IT skills including experience of working with Excel, Word and Power Point
• High attention to detail, accuracy and checking own work
• Ability to handle increasingly high volume of work in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment in a serene manner
• Experienced in working towards deadlines and multi‑tasking
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Critical thinking – ability to work under own initiative to solve problems either by research or by sign‑posting how problems can be solved
• Flexibility to meet demands of the position (e.g., quick turnarounds)
• Knowledge of Share Point

• 1‑2 years of end-to-end payroll processing experience
• Good knowledge and understanding of payroll compliance and best practice
• Experience with IRIS Payroll Software and/or iTrent is preferred
• Understanding of payroll compliance including AE, RTI, Apprenticeship Levy, Employment Allowance

• Team player with an ability to integrate with new teams quickly
• Highly motivated and able to handle large volumes of work in a deadline‑driven environment
• Excellent communicator in a range of situations
• Detail oriented, able to work accurately and swiftly

We offer a competitive remuneration package that rewards individual and team performance. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes flexible working, career development, health and well‑being support, savings options and a wide range of discounts and promotions.

• Support, coaching and feedback from engaging colleagues
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you

For more information and to apply, please contact us as soon as possible. Join us in building a better working world.