(ALL KPMG UK CONTRACTORS MUST RESIDE AND HAVE PROOF OF RIGHTS TO WORK IN THE UK)
Responsibilities:
To provide expert technical support in the delivery of approximately 350 client payrolls, spanning UK, modified, and shadow payrolls for both domestic and international clients. The payroll spans single headcount payrolls to those of circa 500+ employees. The role is designed for a contractor with deep payroll expertise, able to operate at pace and under pressure, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and exceptional client service.
UK Client Payroll operations
* Work with the payroll team in processing a portfolio of 350 client payrolls, ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant payroll runs across UK, modified, and shadow payrolls.
* Apply advanced technical knowledge to resolve support closure of escalations, complex payroll queries, including expatriate and international payroll requirements.
* Delivery payrolls to set deadlines, demonstrating resilience and composure under pressure.
* Act as reviewer and conduct checks and reconciliations to ensure payroll outputs meet client expectations and compliance standards.
* Support onboarding of new clients, ensuring smooth transitions and rapid integration into payroll processes.
* Act as a technical point of contact for payroll queries, providing clear, concise, and solution-oriented responses.
* Collaborate with internal teams to support cross-border payroll delivery and resolve escalations swiftly.
* Contribute to the development of SOPs, checklists, and training materials for payroll operations.
* Share technical insights and best practices with colleagues to support a culture of learning and excellence.
Essential Skills & Qualifications
* Minimum 10 years’ payroll experience, with proven delivery in multi payroll environments.
* Advanced knowledge of UK payroll, modified and shadow payrolls, and international payroll compliance.
* Demonstrated ability to work at speed, under pressure, and to strict deadlines.
* Strong technical problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
* Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
* Proficiency in payroll software (ideally on Sage and/or Star and Microsoft Office.
* Self-starter, able to work independently and as part of a team.
Additional Attributes
* Forward-thinking, able to anticipate risks and issues.
* High level of integrity, professionalism, and client focused
* Commitment to continuous learning and improvement.
KPMG Overview
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With offices across the UK, we work with everyone from small start-ups and individuals to major multinationals, in virtually every industry imaginable. Our work is often complex, yet our vision is simple: to be the clear choice for our clients, for our people and for the communities we work in.
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