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Role: Payroll Associate
Salary: £25,700 to £27,300
Location: Manchester
Hybrid working
Full time, permanent role
Cedar have partnered with a top 10 accountancy practice with offices based nationwide who are currently looking for a Payroll Associate to join their offices in Manchester. This is a great opportunity to progress in your careers as there is a lot of room for growth and development.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage a portfolio of client payrolls (around 1000 headcount).
- Ensure compliance with PAYE and NIC legislation.
- Accurately enter starters, leavers, benefits, and allowances into the Payroll database.
- Calculate mid-month leavers' pay and statutory payments.
- Process P45 forms and distribute payslips.
- Run payroll reports and ensure timely salary payments.
- Upload FPS and EPS reports to HMRC.
- Maintain payroll software proficiency.
- Respond to client payroll queries promptly.
- Handle HMRC correspondence.
- Keep an up-to-date client status schedule.
- Assist with BACS uploading and quality check payrolls.
- Resolve client issues and handle complaints.
- Periodically review payrolls for effective processing.
Other Responsibilities:
- Comply with firm policies and risk management procedures.
- Record time accurately using Workday.
- Maintain professional development.
- Perform administrative tasks with some supervision.
Qualifications and Skills:
- CIPP qualification or equivalent is highly desirable.
- Strong work ethic and team player.
- Ability to multi-task and prioritise.
- Good communication and organisational skills.
- Knowledge of payroll legislation changes.
- Competent in MS Office.
- Good timekeeping
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
