Payroll Advisor

We are actively recruiting for a new job opportunity with an accountancy firm in Northampton, who are seeking a capable Payroll Advisor to join their team, with the level of the role and salary on offer available up to a Supervisor / Manager grade. Applications are particularly welcomed from anyone with payroll bureau or payroll experience from an accountancy firm and the firm can design the job to suit your experience level, so anyone from Payroll Administrator to Payroll Manager level is welcome to apply.

The salary is negotiable, will of course depend on experience and qualification level and is open within reason. The job can be available with hybrid working and flexible hours.

Responsibilities:

• Process payrolls on a weekly, monthly, quarterly or yearly basis (or as directed) for a range of clients of various sizes and from a diverse range of businesses
• Process starters and leavers, calculating statutory payments and RTI submissions
• Calculating auto enrolment pension deductions and ensuring compliance
• Preparation of P45s, Starter Declarations and other relevant forms as required
• Processing end of year reporting and providing P60's to employees
• Be responsible for liaising directly with clients to ensure accuracy of payroll data and answer phone queries, resolve problems and provide payroll support
• Supporting the manager with internal payroll reviews
• Uploading pension contributions and starters to appropriate pension portals
• Checking the clients HMRC gateway account and ensuring payments have been made accurately and on time
• Working with other departments to gather/provide payroll information in a timely manner
• Communicate with clients, other staff, Directors and the HM Revenue & Customs
• Support clients in the day to day running of payroll systems
• Follow good practice procedures and internal Shaw Gibbs administrative processes
• Observe strict confidentiality at all times
• Attend training as and when required

Benefits:

• Hybrid and flexible working
• If required, full funding and support to complete payroll qualifications, including study leave and time off for exams
• Exposure to a wide range of clients across many industry sectors
• A varied role in a talented and experienced team
• Joining a company with an exciting growth plan ahead
• Plenty of opportunities to increase your technical knowledge and skills
• Tailored career progression plan
• Competitive salary and benefits package including pension, life assurance, health cash plan, retail discount scheme, electric vehicles salary sacrifice, and cycle to work scheme
• Generous core holiday allowance plus holiday trading, flexible bank holidays and additional holiday with service
• Wellbeing programme with regular events and activities focused on your physical and mental wellbeing.
• They also offer all employees a Wellbeing Day each year - a day dedicated to boosting your wellbeing