Overview
Clyde & Co is a global law firm with 400 partners, 2000 legal professionals and 3600 staff in over 40 offices across six continents. Our vision is to be our clients’ first choice for complex, multi-jurisdictional matters in our chosen sectors by investing in our core practice areas in chosen locations, serving an international client base and building a network of offices in key trading zones. Our key focus is to become the “go to” firm in emerging markets, attracting and developing the best people.
Department
Department: Human Resources (Payroll)
Location
Location: Guildford
Role
Role: Payroll Advisor
The Team
Currently consists of a Payroll Manager, one Senior Payroll Advisor and four Payroll Advisors, running five UK payrolls and one Republic of Ireland payroll for approximately 3,000 employees.
Key Responsibilities
* Processing of 2 payrolls; two UK payrolls from start to creation of the new pay period.
* Work closely with the other Payroll colleagues to meet the required deadlines.
* Ensure that all starters and leavers are processed promptly and accurately on the payroll system.
* Prepare manual calculations where necessary.
* Calculate and process statutory payment calculations.
* Prepare and transmit BACS files in accordance with the monthly deadlines.
* Processing of the P11Ds on an annual basis.
* Manage pension activity, including auto-enrolment, monthly pension assessments, payment of pension contributions, opt-ins and opt-outs.
* Process the monthly journal data for Finance and assist to reconcile the Payroll GL accounts.
* Complete year-end processes and generate necessary reports.
* Payment of HMRC, third party payments and ad-hoc payments to employees.
* Answer employee queries by phone, email, and in person (MS Teams).
* Liaise with HR and Finance as required to fulfil the job role.
* Assist Payroll colleagues during annual audits.
* Provide feedback and be involved with process improvement.
* Keep the monthly tasks list and payroll manual up to date.
* Take on any additional work as required as the job evolves.
Essential Skills & Experience
* Good overall payroll knowledge including manual tax & NIC calculations, and statutory leave such as SMP and ShPP.
* Able to work as part of a team as well as independently.
* Able to use own initiative and proactive in resolving queries.
* Ability to build relationships within HR and Finance as well as with our employees.
* Strong attention to detail and able to multi-task effectively.
* Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times.
* High level of computer skills, including being able to pick up use of new software quickly, and excellent Excel skills including Vlookups, logical formulas and pivot tables.
* Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure, and able to meet all deadlines.
* Able to listen and act on instructions promptly.
* Good sense of customer service, providing our employees with quick and complete answers to their queries.
* Outstanding communication skills (written and oral).
* Willing to grow into the role and adapt as required.
Business Services Competencies
Clyde & Co is committed to providing extensive, personal and professional development opportunities for our people, enabling them to be highly effective in their current role as well as assist them to fulfil their career aspirations. The competencies inform all aspects of Business Services career development and vary across levels and areas. They cover:
* Technical Excellence
* People and Team
* Client/Stakeholder Relationships
* Service Delivery and Commercial Awareness
* Personal Effectiveness
This is the job description as constituted at present; however, the Firm reserves the right to reasonably amend it in accordance with the changing needs of the business.
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