We are currently looking for a Payroll Associate to work on a flexible working arrangement basis at our client’s London office. This position offers a fantastic opportunity to join an extremely reputable business, where you will learn, progress and work within an excellent team. Duties: * Maintain a portfolio of client payrolls processing around 1000 headcount. * An understanding of current PAYE and NIC legislation that affects payroll. * Ensure all starters, leavers, benefits and allowances information is entered on to the Payroll database and update the relevant spreadsheet to record all entries made * Calculate leavers pay when leaving mid-month * Calculation of statutory payments * Process P45 forms * Print and sort payslips for distribution * Run payroll reports * Ensure monthly salary payment for client payrolls are transferred to the correct accounts in a timely manner * Upload FPS and EPS reports to HMRC as required * Good understanding of the payroll software and its functionality * Respond to client queries regarding payroll in a professional and timely manner * Deal with HMRC correspondence enquiries * Maintain an up to date client status schedule * Deal with general administrative duties, as requested * Assist the Supervisors with BACS uploading. * Review / Quality Check Associates’ payrolls to ensure accuracy. * Resolve any issues with clients / deal with complaints / escalations * Periodically review payrolls to ensure effective processing Skills: * Minimum 1 year’s payroll experience * Experience in processing high volume payslips * An understanding of basic payroll concepts e.g. Tax codes, current PAYE and NIC legislation that affects payroll. * A strong work ethic and willingness to assist other members of the team when required. * Able to multi-task and to prioritise payroll workload * Good interpersonal, communication and organisational skills * Have a knowledge of changes to legislation which effect payroll * Confident and competent in dealing with clients * Have a working knowledge of MS Office * Good time keeping/punctuality Excellent Benefits include: Holiday - 25 days leave - our holiday year runs from 1st July so this would be pro-rated in year one. You can also buy up to 10 days annual leave at the point of annual renewal Private Medical Group pension Income Protection 50% of salary Life Assurance 4 x salary We also offer a flexible benefits programme, this lets you select additional benefits while saving on tax and national insurance contributions. This ranges from childcare vouchers, dental to retail discounts Flexible benefits could include: Bike to work Salary sacrifice for car arrangement Travel insurance Gym discounts They also offer: CIPP Payroll cert is sponsored by the company – it is a 26 week online course Development and progression are a huge motivator for joining these teams