Overview
Senior Payroll Associate – Service Delivery. The opportunity to join EY’s UK Payroll Operate in Newcastle Upon Tyne, Manchester or Belfast. Reporting to the Payroll Manager, the successful candidate will be part of a team responsible for the successful payroll implementation or delivery of payroll services for new and existing clients. You will ensure payrolls are executed to a high standard, manage stakeholders, report on internal EY metrics and build positive relationships across the firm. The role will focus on managing and processing a portfolio of payroll clients, prioritising time and workload to ensure payrolls are delivered on time, and helping implement best practice initiatives with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
Your Key Responsibilities
* Processing
* Processing the payroll data each pay period in a timely and accurate manner
* Setting up new joiners and terminating employees on the payroll software
* Importing pay data into the payroll software
* Manual calculation of pro-rated payments for joiners/leavers
* Processing statutory payments
* Calculating retrospective payments
* Setting up pay components within the payroll software to include linking for overtime payments
* Calculating the PAYE tax, NI and Apprenticeship Levy amounts payable
* Completing payroll reports, including bespoke financial reports such as general ledger reports
* Ensuring regulatory compliance i.e., RTI, Auto Enrolment and Apprentice Levy
* Creating BACS files for the payment of employees, and ensuring calendar invites are set up per annum
* Issuing payslips / P45s and P60s to employees
* Completing all necessary checklists for audit purposes
* Set up and administration of pensions information
* Executing management reports and KPI reports on the payroll process
* Providing other management information to Payroll Leadership, as required
* Identifying and implementing process improvements within the team to ensure payrolls are processed effectively and efficiently
* Participation in payroll system testing to ensure software meets all legislative requirements
* Reviewing
* Complete a detailed review of payrolls that have been processed by Associates to ensure 100% accuracy
* Review all emails and client deliverables before sending to the client
* Monitor client mailbox, respond to emails in a timely manner, and file appropriately
* Provide subject matter advice and support to junior associates and clients
* Ensure all internal EY quality and risk management activities are completed for each client
* Review client contracts to understand fees, scope and contractual requirements
* Ensure all payroll controls are executed and any issues are identified and resolved
* Participation in annual ISAE certification process
* Handovers
* Review incoming work from transitions to ensure the team understands the payroll scope and client processes
* Ensure coverage when on annual leave with proper handovers
* Support colleagues by ensuring payrolls are completed during others’ absences
* Engagement Financials
* Review Billing Reconciliation Template with hires, leavers, number of employees and any additional agreed fees
* Review prepared bills in Mercury
* Check previous bills are paid and up to date
* Send billing to clients each month
* Monitor engagements to ensure accurate time recording, changes in margin and revenue
* Provide Payroll Leadership with reporting on engagement financials
* Coaching and Training
* Proactively coach and share knowledge with Associates to upskill
* Prepare and deliver internal training on key payroll and EY topics
* Monitor performance of Associates and address knowledge gaps with management through training
* Support Associates as the first escalation point for complex queries
* Provide constructive feedback to junior associates during quarterly review cycles
* Participate in EY LEAD and coaching activities
* Skills And Attributes For Success
* Good knowledge of payroll compliance and best practice
* Excellent IT skills (Word, Excel, Outlook)
* Good workload management and ability to meet deadlines
* Ability to handle high volume of work in a fast-paced environment
* Understanding of payroll compliance including AE, RTI, Apprenticeship Levy
* Understanding of regulatory processes (e.g., KYC, anti-money laundering)
* Experience in a Big 4 payroll bureau is desirable
* Experience with iTrent is preferred
* To qualify for the role, you must have
* 3 years of end-to-end payroll processing experience
* Experience with Iris payroll software
* CIPP or alternative payroll qualification desirable but not essential
* Experience in payroll implementation or service delivery
* What We Look For
* A self-motivated team player with excellent communication and presentation skills
* Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
* Flexibility to meet the demands of the position
* Proactive coaching and knowledge sharing
* Improvement-minded individuals
What Working At EY Offers
We offer a competitive remuneration package with a comprehensive Total Rewards package including flexible working and career development. With FlexEY you can select benefits covering holidays, health and well-being, insurance, savings and more.
* Support, coaching and feedback from engaging colleagues
* Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
* Flexibility to handle your role in a way that suits you
About EY
As a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services, EY believes in giving you training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things better. The EY experience lasts a lifetime.
If you confidently meet the criteria above, please contact us and apply now. EY is building a better working world by creating value for clients, people, society and the planet.
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