Payroll Executive

Michael Page (UK); Wokingham; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A top accountancy firm in Wokingham is seeking an experienced Payroll Executive to provide excellent customer service and manage payroll processing. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation and experience with payroll software. This full-time, permanent role offers a salary between £28,000 - £35,000, hybrid working, private healthcare, and study support.

Benefits

Study Support

25 days annual leave + Bank Holiday

Private healthcare

Free parking on site

Qualifications

• Previous experience in payroll processing within a bureau or multi-site environments.
• Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation.
• Proficiency in payroll software and Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service to clients in professional services.
• Manage workload effectively to meet deadlines.
• Build internal and external relationships for quality service.

Skills

Customer service

UK payroll legislation

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Positive attitude

Tools

Payroll software

MS Office applications

Job description

About Our Client

• Top 100 growing accountancy firm
• Plenty of opportunity for career progression in a dynamic work environment
• Work with a large range of clients across multiple industries
• People centric business, promoting internally
• Competitive benefits such as healthcare, adjustable working hours, hybrid working, social events and more
• Berkshire based - free parking on site (Wokingham)

Job Description

Payroll Executive - Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service to clients in professional services.
• Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation (PAYE, NIC, SSP, SMP, pension auto enrolment etc).
• Experience using numerous payroll software platforms
• Understanding of end-to-end payroll processing and timelines with weekly, monthly and annual pay period.
• Proven ability to prioritise and manage workload in a calm and logical manner to meet deadlines.
• Successful at building internal and external relationships and delivering quality client service

The Successful Applicant

A successful Payroll Executive should have...

• Previous experience in payroll processing within a bureau or multi site environments
• Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation and compliance requirements.
• Proficiency in payroll software and MS Office applications
• Attention to detail and a methodical approach to tasks
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• The ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Positive and proactive attitude
• Able to commute for office based training, then reverting to hybrid working model thereafter (Wokingham)

What's on Offer

Payroll Executive

• Starting salary: £28,000 - £35,000 per annum (dependent on exposure/experience within a client facing environment)
• Office based training with then reverting to hybrid working thereafter (Wokingham)
• Free parking on site
• Full Time, Permanent opportunity
• Study Support
• 25 days annual leave + Bank Holiday
• Private healthcare
• Easy access via public transport
• Great support, development and training provided