Payroll Clerk

McGinnis Loy Associates Ltd; Reading; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A top accounting firm in Reading is seeking a Payroll Administrator / Payroll Clerk to process payrolls for over 400 clients. Ideal candidates will have experience in a multi-client payroll environment and knowledge of UK payroll regulations. The role offers a salary up to £38,000, healthcare & pension benefits, and 25 days of holiday.

Benefits

Healthcare scheme

Pension scheme

25 days holiday

Flexible benefits

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a complex multi-client payroll environment.
• Up-to-date knowledge of UK payroll & pension regulations and year-end processes.
• Experience in handling end-to-end payrolls.

Responsibilities

• Process payrolls for third party client employees weekly, fortnightly, and monthly.
• Calculate PAYE, NI, SSP, SMP, and other payments.
• Handle all client, employee, and HMRC payroll queries.

Skills

Experience in multi-client payroll environment

Knowledge of UK payroll regulations

Ability to work under own initiative

Experience with RTI processing

Knowledge of payroll systems like Iris and Star

Tools

Iris

Star

Payroll Professional

Job description

McGinnis Loy Associates is proud to be working with a highly respected Top15 Accountancy Firm who are continuing to enjoy strong growth across the Thames Valley & Home Counties region. They are now seeking a Payroll Administrator / Payroll Clerk to join their growing team who are responsible for 400+ multiple client payrolls consisting of UK Ltd companies & partnerships. Reporting to the Payroll Manager, key duties include:

• Processing payrolls for all third party client employees on a weekly, fortnightly and/or monthly basis
• Calculating PAYE, NI, SSP, SMP, SPP and other payments as required on behalf of clients (eg student loans, travel loans, expense payments)
• Reconciling client payrolls ensuring all payrolls processed are accurate and on time
• Setting up new payroll & pension schemes for clients with HMRC, and supporting them through the first few payroll cycles
• Responsible for CIS payroll schemes and salary sacrifice benefits
• Dealing with all client, employee, pension provider and HMRC payroll queries
• Maintaining accurate employee records and checking payroll updates and their input through the system
• Ensuring all RTI submissions are processed accurately and on time
• Ensuring all pay slips are processed and managing the submission of pay slip files
• Processing all End Of Year client payrolls in accordance with client contracts and HMRC guidelines (P45s, P46s, P38s etc)
• Reconciliation of client monies and undertaking audits for data quality

To be considered for the role you should ideally have experience of working in a complex multi-client payroll environment, with up to date knowledge of UK payroll & pension regulations, year-end processes and UK payroll rules. Experience of RTI and auto-enrolment processing is required as you will be taking responsibility for all end-to-end payrolls, you should also be a self-starter and able to work under your own initiative. Experience of working in another Accounting Firm or a Payroll Bureau would be a distinct advantage, as would expertise in different payroll systems such as Iris, Star, Payroll Professional etc

On offer is a base salary to £38,000 depending on relevant experience, healthcare & pension schemes, 25 days holiday and other flexible benefits. To apply for the position, or for more information, please contact McGinnis Loy Associates (Reading) Office by telephone on 01183 245 245 or via email at [e-mail] McGinnis Loy Associates Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy, in accordance with the Employment Agencies Act