Are you an experienced payroll professional looking to take your career to the next level? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume payroll environment where no two days are the same? A world-renowned Top 4 Audit & Accountancy firm in Reading is seeking talented payroll candidates who are eager to grow professionally and contribute to a dynamic, high-performing payroll team.
Why Join This Firm?
This firm is a global leader in audit, tax, and advisory services, known for its commitment to excellence, innovation, and professional development. Joining this payroll team means becoming part of a collaborative and forward-thinking environment where your expertise will be valued, and your career progression actively supported.
The Role:
As a Payroll Specialist, you will play a vital role in delivering accurate and efficient payroll services to a diverse portfolio of clients. You will be responsible for ensuring compliance, managing complex payroll processes, and providing expert guidance to clients and stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities:
Processing end-to-end payroll for a wide range of clients, ensuring accuracy and compliance with UK legislation.
Managing high-volume payrolls, including handling multiple pay frequencies, deductions, and statutory calculations.
Liaising with clients to provide payroll advice, resolve queries, and support their payroll operations.
Keeping up to date with changes in payroll legislation and ensuring compliance across all payroll activities.
Assisting in payroll audits, reconciliations, and reporting to ensure financial accuracy and transparency.
Identifying and implementing process improvements to enhance payroll efficiency and accuracy.
Supporting junior payroll team members and sharing expertise to drive team development.What We're Looking For:
Previous experience in a busy payroll role, ideally within a bureau, accountancy firm, or high-volume payroll environment.
Strong understanding of UK payroll legislation, tax, NI, pensions (Auto-Enrolment), and statutory payments (SSP, SMP, SPP).
A meticulous approach to payroll processing with a commitment to accuracy and compliance.
Ability to build strong relationships with clients and stakeholders, providing clear and confident payroll guidance.
A proactive and analytical mindset to troubleshoot payroll issues efficiently.
Proficiency in payroll software and Microsoft Excel; experience with cloud-based payroll systems is advantageous.What's in It for You?
A structured career path with clear progression opportunities.
A commitment to continuous learning, with support for CIPP qualifications and ongoing payroll training.
Exposure to a variety of industries and complex payroll scenarios, broadening your expertise.
A collaborative team environment where your skills and contributions are recognised.
Competitive salary and benefits package, including hybrid working options.This is an exciting opportunity for payroll professionals who want to be part of a globally respected firm while continuing to develop and thrive in their payroll career. If you are ambitious, detail-oriented, and eager to take your payroll expertise to the next level, we would love to hear from you.
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Take the next step in your payroll career by joining a firm that truly invests in its people. Apply today to find out more!
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