Are you interested in working for a rapidly evolving company? Want a career where no two days are the same? Want to be supported by a learning and development team as you grow?
Who are Azets?
Azets are a leading firm of Accountants and Business Advisers operating across the UK, Ireland, and the Nordics. We have a wide network of employees and an abundance of inspiring opportunities to join one of our many offices!
We are a top ten accountancy firm in the UK and are the number one largest SME practice.
The opportunity
As an Associate at Azets, you will have the ability and motivation needed to:
* Understand and ensure the accurate and timely delivery of client payrolls to agreed deadlines
* Work within your own chargeable time budget
Day to day duties
* Input data for any of the payrolls when necessary, running audit and validation checks for payroll as well as interfacing of data to General Ledger and Pensions systems
* Monitor SSP, SMP and other statutory payments and calculations
* Process accurate and timely year-end reporting when necessary
* Manage any payroll changes to the time and attendance systems (BMS)
* Administer the end-to-end payroll process and auto enrollment compliance for a portfolio of clients
* Answer any payroll-related enquiries from clients and be a trusted advisor
* Act as first line support for pay queries
* Peer check payrolls
* Undertake general administrative duties and work collaboratively within the payroll hub
* Develop relationships with clients, ensuring effective communication with the wider offices, HMRC, and other third-party providers
* Effectively communicate with team and wider payroll teams
* Keep up to date with payroll legislation and industry changes through independent research
What are we looking for?
* Previous payroll administration experience, minimum of one year service within a busy service-driven environment (preferably within a bureau environment)
* End-to-end payroll processing experience including pensions, benefits, and statutory payments
* High level of accuracy and attention to detail across both manual and systems-based work
* A natural ability to coordinate, prioritise, and multitask with little supervision
* Strong customer-focused approach, ability to handle customer queries by telephone and email
* Adaptability to a highly changeable environment
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Ability to work under pressure whilst meeting tight deadlines
* Knowledge and understanding of payroll legislation, processing, and auto enrollment regulations
* Ability to manually calculate a payroll
* Willingness to study for a CIPP Foundation degree qualification
What's in it for you?
Our benefits include hybrid & flexible working, birthday leave, professional subscription, and much more. You can find out more about how we reward our colleagues - Careers | Rewards And Benefits | Azets UK
Interested in hearing more about Life at Azets?
For further information, and to apply, please visit our website via the “Apply” button below.
Unfortunately, we are unable to provide any form of visa sponsorship, so candidates must be a UK/Irish citizen or already possess a current UK Working Visa.
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