Payroll Associate

Portfolio Payroll Limited; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading audit and accountancy firm in Reading seeks a Payroll Specialist to manage payroll services for a diverse client portfolio. Your role will include processing payroll accurately, ensuring compliance with UK regulations, and providing guidance to clients. The ideal candidate will have experience in a busy payroll environment and a strong understanding of payroll legislation. This position offers a competitive salary, hybrid work options, and opportunities for career progression and professional development.

Benefits

Structured career path

Continuous learning support

Exposure to varied industries

Competitive salary and benefits package

Hybrid working options

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a busy payroll role, ideally in a bureau or accountancy firm.
• Strong understanding of UK payroll legislation, tax, and NI.
• Meticulous approach to payroll processing.

Responsibilities

• Processing end-to-end payroll for a range of clients.
• Managing high-volume payrolls with various pay frequencies.
• Providing payroll advice and resolving client queries.

Skills

Experience in busy payroll roles

Understanding of UK payroll legislation

Proficiency in payroll software

Strong relationship-building

Analytical mindset

Tools

Microsoft Excel

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.

Apply Now

Take the next step in your payroll career by joining a firm that truly invests in its people. Apply today to find out more!