Interested in working with an industry varied client base across the SME market? 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 over 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 enrolment compliance for a portfolio of clients
* You will be on hand to answer any payroll related enquiries from clients and be a trusted advisor
* Acting as first line support for pay queries
* Peer checking of 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
* Requirement to 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
* Ability to adapt 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 enrolment regulations
* Must have the ability to manually calculate a payroll
* Willing 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?
Job Reference: AZ03797
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