Payroll Executive in Manchester, Greater Manchester

We are currently looking for an experienced Payroll Associate. This position offers a fantastic opportunity to join an extremely reputable business, where you will learn, progress and work within an excellent team.

This is a hybrid working role.

Responsibilities:

Maintain a portfolio of client payrolls processing around 1000 headcount. 

An understanding of current PAYE and NIC legislation that affects payroll.  

Ensure all starters, leavers, benefits and allowances information is entered on to the Payroll database and update the relevant spreadsheet to record all entries made 

Calculate leavers pay when leaving mid-month 

Calculation of statutory payments 

Process P45 forms  

Print and sort payslips for distribution 

Run payroll reports 

Ensure monthly salary payment for client payrolls are transferred to the correct accounts in a timely manner 

Upload FPS and EPS reports to HMRC as required 

Good understanding of the payroll software and its functionality 

Respond to client queries regarding payroll in a professional and timely manner 

Deal with HMRC correspondence enquiries 

Maintain an up to date client status schedule   

Deal with general administrative duties, as requested  

Assist the Supervisors with BACS uploading. 

Review / Quality Check Associates’ payrolls to ensure accuracy. 

Resolve any issues with clients / deal with complaints / escalations 

Periodically review payrolls to ensure effective processing  

Be aware of and comply with the firm’s policies at all times 

Record time accurately using Workday and be familiar with billing. 

Any other duties appropriate to the grade and level of responsibility of this post, for which the post holder has the necessary experience and/or training 

Be aware of the firm’s risk management and practice assurance procedures and ensure compliance  

Ensure continuing professional development is up to date at all times 

Should be studying towards a professional qualification or possesses commensurate professional experience 

Has developed ‘on-the-job’ knowledge of the technical procedures and application for own subject area, gained through experience 

Undertakes tasks within clearly defined procedures, paying close attention to detail 

Understands how own duties relate to others in immediate work area  

Makes judgement by selecting between pre-defined solutions to ensure accuracy and quality of the tasks executed 

Communicates and exchanges information with colleagues in immediate work area 

Developing vocational skills which require some supervision 

Performs administrative tasks with some direction 

Requirements:

• Qualification with the CIPP in terms of either a Payroll Technician Certificate or Year 1 of the Foundation Degree in Payroll Management completed, or equivalent, is highly desirable 
• A strong work ethic and willingness to assist other members of the team when required. 
• Able to multi-task and to prioritise payroll workload 
• Good interpersonal, communication and organisational skills 
• Have a knowledge of changes to legislation which effect payroll 
• Confident and competent in dealing with clients 
• Have a working knowledge of MS Office 
• Good time keeping/punctuality 

Excellent Benefits include:

• Holiday - 25 days leave - our holiday year runs from 1st July so this would be pro-rated in year one. You can also buy up to 10 days annual leave at the point of annual renewal
• Private Medical 
• Group pension 
• Income Protection 50% of salary
• Life Assurance 4 x salary

We also offer a flexible benefits programme, this lets you select additional benefits while saving on tax and national insurance contributions. This ranges from childcare vouchers, dental to retail discounts

Flexible benefits could include:

• Bike to work
• Salary sacrifice for car arrangement
• Travel insurance
• Gym discounts

They also offer:

CIPP Payroll cert is sponsored by the company – it is a 26 week online course 
Development and progression are a huge motivator for joining these teams