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Payroll Associate

Cedar
Posted 22 days ago, valid for 5 days
Location

Reading, Berkshire RG30 3HG

Salary

£25,000 - £30,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • The role of Payroll Associate at a top 10 accountancy practice in Reading offers a salary between £28,350 and £29,400.
  • This full-time, permanent position requires candidates to have experience managing payrolls, ideally with a portfolio of around 1000 headcount.
  • Key responsibilities include ensuring compliance with PAYE legislation, processing payroll data, and responding to client queries.
  • Candidates with a CIPP qualification or equivalent will be highly regarded, along with strong communication and organisational skills.
  • The role allows for hybrid working and provides ample opportunities for career growth and development.

Role: Payroll Associate

Top 10 Accountancy Practice

Salary: £28,350 to £29,400

Location: Reading

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.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.