Payroll Assistant

We 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.
This is a Hybrid role with 3 days a week working in the office.
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
We 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