Overview
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Location: Leeds. Capability: KPMG Business Services. Experience Level: Associate/Assistant Manager. Type: Full Time. Service Line: OEH. Contract type: Permanent.
The KPMG Business Services function is a cornerstone of our UK business. Operating from 20 UK locations and sitting with KPMG Central Services we do work that matters. Within Central Services we are part of a community of experts across a wide range of critical activities who help grow, run, and protect KPMG in the UK. From HR and Learning, Finance, Procurement, Facilities and Business Support, through to Risk and Legal, Corporate Affairs, and Sales and Marketing, our approach is focused on driving the improved performance of the firm, which we support with diligence and expertise.
Why Join KPMG as a Senior Payroll Associate
As one of the UK\'s leading audit and advisory firms, we offer a lively and stimulating environment where your goal will be to provide high level administrative support to the Payroll Department, working as part of the Finance Operational Excellence Hub (OEH). This is a varied role that will allow you to cover all aspects of completing a monthly payroll and administering pension contributions, opt outs and payments to providers. KPMG operates a flexible benefits scheme which is a critical part of the payroll administration process. The job holder will be responsible for a specified section of the payroll and assist with the overall workload of the existing team.
As part of the Finance team, the Payroll Department is responsible for the regular monthly payment of over 16,500 employees based in the UK. The Payroll department has 13 permanent staff dealing with the payment of employees from all of KPMG’s UK offices.
What will you be doing?
* Assume primary responsibility for a specified group of monthly paid staff, ensuring data held within the payroll system is accurate and updated within controlled processes
* Maintain awareness of current and future PAYE developments; keep up to date with changes that affect the firm’s employees, payroll software enhancements, and related policy decisions that impact pay and reward
* Liaise with other OEH teams (specifically Benefit & Pensions Teams) to ensure timely and accurate data flow to support payroll processes, while maintaining knowledge of related systems
* Ensure timely and satisfactory resolution of payroll queries
* Resolve general queries from employees regarding monthly payments and tax status
* Investigate complex payroll queries requiring expert PAYE knowledge
* Provide specific payroll calculations for staff with changes to personal circumstances such as parental leave or flexible working
* Investigate and respond to pension queries, changes to contributions, and changes to entitlements
* Respond to queries from HMRC regarding individual employees and payments, ensuring compliance with the Data Protection Act
* Work as part of a team to deliver a best practice payroll model, share knowledge, and assist Team Leaders as required
What will you need to do it?
* Experience of working within a payroll or pensions role in a large organisation
* Good level of computer literacy with advanced knowledge of payroll software packages
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* High attention to detail and accuracy
* Ability to remain calm under pressure to meet tight deadlines
* Initiative and ability to cope with erratic workloads while prioritising tasks
* Client service, resilience, task management and initiative are essential
* CIPP qualification is desirable, but not essential
To discuss this or wider Central Services roles with our recruitment team, apply and upload your CV to begin your application with KPMG.
Find out more
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* Central Services (KBS) at KPMG
* Inclusivity and KPMG
* KPMG Workability and Disability confidence
Why KPMG Business Services at KPMG?
Every day our firm performs better because of how we work together as one team. We’re KPMG Business Services (KBS), a cross-functional team bringing together experts across HR, Finance, Procurement, Facilities and Operations, Risk and Legal, Corporate Affairs, and Market Development to drive improved performance, efficiency, and quality for the firm.
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