The role
The candidate will be allocated their own portfolio of clients, processing multiple payrolls and the role will involve:
* Process all payrolls from start to finish
* Starters, Leavers and Permanent data changes
* Process variable data from clients
* Manage multiple deadlines for variable data and managing clients throughout their pay cycle
* Report processing and sending to clients
* Liaise with client and dealing with salary queries
* Completing monthly pension returns
* Dealing with queries from the client and HM Revenue & Customs
* Processing and calculating statutory payments such as SMP, SSP etc.
* Manually calculating pro-rata payments such as holiday pay, hourly/daily rates of pay etc.
* Keeping abreast of new legislation, supporting the team implement new procedures
* Ad hoc tasks as required
You will have the chance to grow, as well as receive managerial support, and you can expect your responsibilities to increase throughout your time with us. You will work in a friendly and progressive environment, building up your knowledge on all the intricacies of payroll including tax, national insurance, auto enrolment, holiday pay, maternity/paternity/adoption, sick pay and more.
You will also learn the different ways that someone can be paid through salary, hourly pay, overtime, commission, benefits, shares and salary sacrifice.
The Team
There are currently ten members of the Saffery LLP payroll team. This consists of two payroll managers, two assistant managers and six team members that range from trainee up to senior associate.
There is a real focus on development within the team, with the aim being for staff to develop their careers long term within the firm. Alongside a commitment to client service, and excellence in their work, there is a willingness to help each other and succeed as a team.
The Office
We offer accounting, audit and assurance, business advisory, tax and VAT services, as well as payroll services acting for businesses and individuals both in the UK and internationally. The portfolio of clients held within the office range from AIM listed clients, large corporate groups to landed estates, with key specialisms in owner managed businesses, property, private wealth and professional practices. Our staff work regularly and closely with their colleagues in our national offices to provide a seamless service to clients, wherever they are located.
You
* Good working knowledge of payroll systems and Microsoft Excel.
* Good understanding of UK payroll legislation including tax, NI, pensions, and statutory payments.
* Excellent numerical skills and attention to detail.
* Ability to manage multiple deadlines and work under pressure.
* Strong communication skills for liaising with clients and resolving queries.
* High level of integrity and discretion when handling confidential information.
Reward and benefits
* A 35 hour working week and a hybrid working policy with a minimum of 2 days in the office (our core hours are 10-4)
* Excellent benefits including; contributory pension scheme, 25 days annual leave, Life Assurance cover and great flexible benefits and family friendly policies,
* Eligibility for the firm\'s Profit-Sharing Plan. Paid in December.
* Paid overtime or time off in lieu.
About us
Saffery LLP is an adviser to individuals and businesses across a range of sectors, providing market-leading accountancy, audit, business advisory, tax and VAT services. Founded in 1855, we are the UK\'s 15th largest accountancy firm.
When you work with us at Saffery, you work with people who know your name, not just a job title. We\'re a place shaped by friendly, intelligent people who are individually excellent and collectively exceptional. We\'re committed to our clients, but also to our greatest asset - our people.
As a proud member of Nexia, a leading, international network of independent accounting and consulting firms, we\'ve got access to local insight on a global scale.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Equality, diversity and inclusion is a top priority for us. With our ED&I strategy, Everyone Belongs, we are building on our positive work culture and implementing initiatives to improve diversity and strengthen our equitable culture of inclusion, led from the top.
We hope you will apply to us, whatever your background, ethnicity, gender, age, sexuality, disability or neurodivergence, because individual differences equal collective strength. Built on values of excellence, integrity, enthusiasm and collegiality, Saffery is where Potential meets Personal.
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