Payroll Associate

Michael Page; Reading; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical

Private Dental

30 days annual leave

Public transport access

Job summary

Our Client in Reading is seeking a Payroll Associate to manage a payroll bureau client portfolio and deliver accurate, compliant payrolls. You will process end-to-end payrolls in line with HMRC legislation, administer pension schemes, and stay current with payroll updates.

You will resolve employee and client payroll queries, build strong relationships, and help improve payroll processes. Office visits are 2x per month, with predominantly remote work.

Qualifications

• Previous payroll bureau/accountancy firm experience is a must!
• Delivering accurate, compliant payrolls every cycle.
• Building strong, lasting relationships with clients.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of payroll bureau clients, acting as a trusted point of contact and delivering a professional, client-focused service.
• Process end-to-end payrolls, ensuring all PAYE-related activities are completed accurately and in line with HMRC legislation, including statutory payments, starters and leavers, pension contributions, attachment of earnings, and year-end processing.
• Administer workplace pension schemes and ensure deductions and submissions are processed correctly.
• Stay up to date with payroll legislation and provide guidance to clients on HMRC updates, compliance requirements, and payroll best practice.
• Resolve payroll-related queries from employees, clients, and HMRC efficiently, maintaining strong stakeholder relationships at all levels.
• Identify opportunities to improve, streamline, and enhance payroll processes to drive efficiency and service excellence.
• Support the onboarding of new clients, working closely with implementation teams to deliver smooth transitions, including payroll parallel runs and testing activities.
• Contribute to a collaborative team environment by sharing knowledge, supporting colleagues, and helping to continuously improve the payroll service offering.

Job description

Client Details

Our Client

• Growing firm, with a strong payroll bureau offering
• Base in Reading, offering predominately remote working
• Highly acquisitive and high growth firm

Description

Payroll Associate

• Manage a portfolio of payroll bureau clients, acting as a trusted point of contact and delivering a professional, client-focused service.
• Process end-to-end payrolls, ensuring all PAYE-related activities are completed accurately and in line with HMRC legislation, including statutory payments, starters and leavers, pension contributions, attachment of earnings, and year-end processing.
• Administer workplace pension schemes and ensure deductions and submissions are processed correctly. Experience with public sector pension schemes such as Teachers\' Pension Scheme or NHS Pension Scheme would be advantageous.
• Stay up to date with payroll legislation and provide guidance to clients on HMRC updates, compliance requirements, and payroll best practice.
• Resolve payroll-related queries from employees, clients, and HMRC efficiently, maintaining strong stakeholder relationships at all levels.
• Identify opportunities to improve, streamline, and enhance payroll processes to drive efficiency and service excellence.
• Support the onboarding of new clients, working closely with implementation teams to deliver smooth transitions, including payroll parallel runs and testing activities.
• Contribute to a collaborative team environment by sharing knowledge, supporting colleagues, and helping to continuously improve the payroll service offering.

Profile

The successful Payroll Associate

• Previous payroll bureau/accountancy firm experience is a must!
• Delivering accurate, compliant payrolls every cycle.
• Building strong, lasting relationships with clients.
• Providing expert payroll guidance and exceptional customer service.
• Taking ownership of your workload and managing multiple priorities effectively.
• Actively contributing to process improvements and operational excellence.
• Happy to come to the office (2x per month)

Job Offer

Payroll Associate

• Salary: Up to 35,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
• Remote working with typically 2x per month in the office (Reading)
• 30 days annual leave
• Private Medical
• Private Dental
• Easily accessible via public transport