EY Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
L1 Payroll Associate, GCR Payroll Operate (Newcastle)
We are currently looking for Payroll Associates to join our UK Payroll Operate based in Newcastle upon Tyne, Manchester and Belfast. This is an excellent opportunity to join our fast‑growing payroll team within EY.
The opportunity
Reporting to the Payroll Manager, the successful candidate will aid the delivery of payroll services for new and existing clients, ensuring high standards, managing stakeholders, reporting on internal EY metrics and building positive relationships across the firm.
Your Key Responsibilities
* Processing the payroll data each pay period accurately and to an agreed payroll schedule
* Setting up new joiners on the payroll software
* Terminating employees on the payroll software
* Importing pay data into the payroll software
* Processing statutory payments
* Validating the system calculation of PAYE, NI and Apprenticeship levy amounts payable
* Completing payroll reports and sending them to clients (e.g. General Ledger)
* Submitting regulatory compliance, FPS, EPS, Auto‑enrolment and Apprenticeship Levy
* Creating BACS files for payment of employees
* Issuing online payslips, P60s and P45s to employees
* Keeping up to date payroll schedules and calendars
* Maintaining client files, documenting procedures and minute‑taking from client meetings
* Preparing reports and monitoring EY key performance metrics
* Maintaining a good working relationship with clients and EY employees/teams
* Issuing invoices to clients on a monthly basis
* Participating in the ISAE certification process
* Understanding payroll system updates and testing processes
* Escalating payroll issues to senior associates and payroll leadership as required
Skills And Attributes For Success
* Highly motivated and enthusiastic
* High IT skills, including experience working with Excel, Word and PowerPoint
* High attention to detail, accuracy and the ability to check own work
* Ability to handle increasingly high volume of work in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment
* Experience in meeting deadlines and multi‑tasking
* Excellent communication and presentation skills
* Critical thinking – ability to solve problems independently or by research
* Flexibility to meet demands of the position (e.g. quick turnarounds)
* Knowledge of SharePoint
To qualify for the role, you must have
* 1–2 years of end‑to‑end payroll processing experience
* Good knowledge and understanding of payroll compliance and best practice
* Experience with IRIS payroll software and/or iTrent (preferred)
* Understanding of payroll compliance including AE, RTI, Apprenticeship Levy and Employment Allowance
What We Look For
* Team player with the ability to integrate with new teams quickly
* Highly motivated and able to handle large volumes of work in a deadline‑driven environment
* Excellent communicator in a range of situations
* Detail‑oriented, able to work accurately and swiftly
What Working At EY Offers
We offer a competitive remuneration package where you’ll be rewarded for your individual and team performance. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development, and with FlexEY you can select benefits that suit your needs, covering holidays, health and well‑being, insurance, savings and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions.
* Support, coaching and feedback from engaging colleagues around
* Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
* The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you
About EY
As a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services, we’re using the finance products, expertise and systems we’ve developed to build a better working world. That starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things better. Whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime.
If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.
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