Payroll Associate Permanent

Role: Payroll Associate

Top 10 Accountancy Practice

Salary: £28,350 to £29,400

Location: Reading

Hybrid working

Full time, permanent role

Cedar have partnered with a top 10 accountancy practice with offices based nationwide who are currently looking for a Payroll Associate to join their offices in Manchester. This is a great opportunity to progress in your careers as there is a lot of room for growth and development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a portfolio of client payrolls (around 1000 headcount).
• Ensure compliance with PAYE and NIC legislation.
• Accurately enter starters, leavers, benefits, and allowances into the Payroll database.
• Calculate mid-month leavers’ pay and statutory payments.
• Process P45 forms and distribute payslips.
• Run payroll reports and ensure timely salary payments.
• Upload FPS and EPS reports to HMRC.
• Maintain payroll software proficiency.
• Respond to client payroll queries promptly.
• Handle HMRC correspondence.
• Keep an up-to-date client status schedule.
• Assist with BACS uploading and quality check payrolls.
• Resolve client issues and handle complaints.
• Periodically review payrolls for effective processing.

Other Responsibilities:

• Comply with firm policies and risk management procedures.
• Record time accurately using Workday.
• Maintain professional development.
• Perform administrative tasks with some supervision.

Qualifications and Skills:

• CIPP qualification or equivalent is highly desirable.
• Strong work ethic and team player.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritise.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• Knowledge of payroll legislation changes.
• Competent in MS Office.
• Good timekeeping

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.