Payroll Associate

Portfolio Payroll Limited; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

CIPP training support

Competitive salary

Job summary

Portfolio Payroll Limited is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to join a fast-paced, high-volume payroll team in Reading. You will deliver accurate payroll services for a diverse client portfolio, ensuring compliance with UK legislation and providing expert guidance to clients and stakeholders.

You will manage multiple pay frequencies, support payroll audits, and contribute to process improvements. A strong foundation in payroll software and Excel, plus CIPP qualifications, will help you

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy payroll role, ideally in a bureau or accountancy firm.
• Strong understanding of UK payroll legislation, tax, NI, pensions (Auto-Enrolment), and statutory payments (SSP, SMP, SPP).
• Meticulous approach to payroll processing with accuracy and compliance.
• Ability to build relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Proactive and analytical mindset to troubleshoot payroll issues.
• Proficiency in payroll software and Excel; cloud payroll experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Process end-to-end payroll for a wide range of clients, ensuring accuracy and compliance with UK legislation.
• Manage high-volume payrolls, including multiple pay frequencies, deductions, and statutory calculations.
• Liaise with clients to provide payroll advice, resolve queries, and support their payroll operations.
• Stay updated with changes in payroll legislation and ensure compliance across all activities.
• Assist in payroll audits, reconciliations, and reporting for financial accuracy.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance payroll efficiency and accuracy.
• Support junior payroll team members and share expertise to drive team development.

Skills

High-volume payroll

UK payroll legislation

Client relationships

Analytical mindset

Excel proficiency

Payroll troubleshooting

Education

CIPP qualification

Tools

Payroll software

Cloud-based payroll systems

Job description

Are you an experienced payroll professional looking to take your career to the next level? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume payroll environment where no two days are the same? A world-renowned Top 4 Audit & Accountancy firm in Reading is seeking talented payroll candidates who are eager to grow professionally and contribute to a dynamic, high-performing payroll team.

Why Join This Firm?

This firm is a global leader in audit, tax, and advisory services, known for its commitment to excellence, innovation, and professional development. Joining this payroll team means becoming part of a collaborative and forward-thinking environment where your expertise will be valued, and your career progression actively supported.

The Role:

As a Payroll Specialist, you will play a vital role in delivering accurate and efficient payroll services to a diverse portfolio of clients. You will be responsible for ensuring compliance, managing complex payroll processes, and providing expert guidance to clients and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Processing end-to-end payroll for a wide range of clients, ensuring accuracy and compliance with UK legislation.
• Managing high-volume payrolls, including handling multiple pay frequencies, deductions, and statutory calculations.
• Liaising with clients to provide payroll advice, resolve queries, and support their payroll operations.
• Keeping up to date with changes in payroll legislation and ensuring compliance across all payroll activities.
• Assisting in payroll audits, reconciliations, and reporting to ensure financial accuracy and transparency.
• Identifying and implementing process improvements to enhance payroll efficiency and accuracy.
• Supporting junior payroll team members and sharing expertise to drive team development.

What We're Looking For:

• Previous experience in a busy payroll role, ideally within a bureau, accountancy firm, or high-volume payroll environment.
• Strong understanding of UK payroll legislation, tax, NI, pensions (Auto-Enrolment), and statutory payments (SSP, SMP, SPP).
• A meticulous approach to payroll processing with a commitment to accuracy and compliance.
• Ability to build strong relationships with clients and stakeholders, providing clear and confident payroll guidance.
• A proactive and analytical mindset to troubleshoot payroll issues efficiently.
• Proficiency in payroll software and Microsoft Excel; experience with cloud-based payroll systems is advantageous.

What's in It for You?

• A structured career path with clear progression opportunities.
• A commitment to continuous learning, with support for CIPP qualifications and ongoing payroll training.
• Exposure to a variety of industries and complex payroll scenarios, broadening your expertise.
• A collaborative team environment where your skills and contributions are recognised.
• Competitive salary and benefits package, including hybrid working options.

This is an exciting opportunity for payroll professionals who want to be part of a globally respected firm while continuing to develop and thrive in their payroll career. If you are ambitious, detail-oriented, and eager to take your payroll expertise to the next level, we would love to hear from you.

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The Portfolio Group are acting on behalf of our client in recruiting for this position.