Payroll Associate

Work within a well established, growing Accountancy firm in the heart of Reading. You will be responsible for your own client portfolio (predominately SME client base) and belong to a big team.

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