Save Job Back to Search Job Description Summary Similar JobsWe are a top ten accountancy firm in the UK and number one largest SME practice.Are you interested in working for a rapidly evolving company?About Our ClientAzets are a leading firm of Accountants and Business Advisers operating across the UK, Ireland and the Nordics, they have a wide network of employees and an abundance of inspiring opportunities to join one of their many offices!They are a top ten accountancy firm in the UK and are the number one largest SME practice.Job DescriptionThe opportunityAs an Associate at Azets, you will have the ability and motivation needed to:Understand and ensure the accurate and timely delivery of client payrolls to agreed deadlinesWork within your own chargeable time budgetDay to day dutiesInput data for any of the payrolls when necessary, running Audit and validation checks for payroll as well as interfacing of data to General Ledger and Pensions systemsMonitor SSP, SMP and other statutory payments and calculationsProcess accurate and timely year-end reporting when necessaryManage any payroll changes to the time and attendance systems (BMS)Administer the end-to-end payroll process and auto enrolment compliance for a portfolio of clientsYou will be on hand to answering any payroll related enquiries from clients and being a trusted advisorActing as first line support for pay queriesPeer checking of payrollsUndertake general administrative duties and work collaboratively within the payroll hubDevelop relationships with clients, ensuring effective communication with the wider offices, HMRC and other third-party providersEffectively communicating with team and wider payroll teamsRequirement to keep up to date with payroll legislation and industry changes though independent researchThe Successful ApplicantPrevious payroll administration experience, minimum of one year service within a busy service driven environment (preferably within a bureau environment)End to end Payroll processing experience including pensions, benefits and statutory paymentsHigh level of accuracy and attention to detail across both manual and systems based workA natural ability to coordinate, prioritise and multitask with little supervisionStrong customer focused approach, ability to handle customer queries by telephone and emailBe able to adapt to a highly changeable environmentExcellent verbal and written communication skillsAbility to work under pressure whilst meeting tight deadlinesKnowledge and understanding of payroll legislation, processing, and auto enrolment regulationsMust have the ability to manually calculate a payrollWilling to study for a CIPP Foundation degree qualificationWhat's on OfferOur benefits include hybrid & flexible working, birthday leave, professional subscription and much more.You can find out more about how we reward our colleagues: https://youtu.be/uOZ8_PkRyCEContactSandra JarqueQuote job refJN-042024-6388678Phone number+441932264011Job summaryJob functionAccountingSubsectorGroup AccountsSectorBusiness ServicesLocationPortsmouthContract typePermanentConsultant nameSandra JarqueConsultant phone+441932264011Job referenceJN-042024-6388678