Payroll Executive — Manage 1,000+ Client Payrolls

BDO; Reading; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

BDO UK LLP is seeking a Payroll Executive to join our Business Services Outsourcing payroll team. You’ll manage a portfolio of client payrolls, handling around 1,000 headcount and ensuring accurate processing of payments and statutory filings.

You’ll enter starters, leavers, benefits and allowances, run payroll reports, upload FPS/EPS to HMRC, respond to client queries, and help with BACS uploads. The role offers agile working and development within a supportive firm.

Qualifications

• Experience of payroll delivery and management.
• Strong understanding of payroll legislation.
• CIPP qualification beneficial but not essential if relevant experience.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritise payroll workload.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of client payrolls, handling around 1,000 headcount.
• Enter starters, leavers, benefits and allowances into the Payroll database, calculating leavers' pay and statutory payments, processing P45 forms, and distributing payslips.
• Run payroll reports and ensure timely salary payments; upload FPS and EPS reports to HMRC.
• Respond to client queries and handle HMRC correspondence; assist with BACS uploads; quality check payrolls and other admin duties.

Skills

Payroll delivery and management

Payroll legislation knowledge

Multitasking and prioritisation

Education

CIPP qualification (Payroll Technician Certificate or Foundation Degree in Payroll Management)

Job description

BDO UK LLP is seeking a Payroll Executive to join our Business Services Outsourcing payroll team. You’ll manage a portfolio of client payrolls, handling around 1,000 headcount and ensuring accurate processing of payments and statutory filings.

You’ll enter starters, leavers, benefits and allowances, run payroll reports, upload FPS/EPS to HMRC, respond to client queries, and help with BACS uploads. The role offers agile working and development within a supportive firm.