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Uk Payroll Associate

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BDO UK LLP

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Step into a dynamic role where you’ll take charge of managing a portfolio of client payrolls, handling around 1,000 headcount. Your expertise in PAYE and NIC legislation will be crucial for ensuring precise payroll management. You’ll be entering starters, leavers, benefits, and allowances into the Payroll database, calculating leavers' pay and statutory payments, processing P45 forms, and distributing payslips. Running payroll reports and ensuring timely salary payments will be part of your routine, along with uploading FPS and EPS reports to HMRC. You’ll respond to client queries, handle HMRC correspondence, assist with BACS uploads, and quality check payrolls. Beyond these tasks, you’ll engage in general administrative duties and support Supervisors. Familiarity with our firm’s policies, accurate time recording, and compliance with risk management procedures are expected. Ideally, you’re studying towards a professional qualification or have equivalent experience. Your attention to detail and effective communication with colleagues will be key to your success.

Job Responsibility:

  • Take charge of managing a portfolio of client payrolls, handling around 1,000 headcount
  • Ensuring precise payroll management using expertise in PAYE and NIC legislation
  • Entering starters, leavers, benefits, and allowances into the Payroll database
  • Calculating leavers' pay and statutory payments
  • Processing P45 forms and distributing payslips
  • Running payroll reports and ensuring timely salary payments
  • Uploading FPS and EPS reports to HMRC
  • Respond to client queries and handle HMRC correspondence
  • Assist with BACS uploads and quality check payrolls
  • Engage in general administrative duties and support Supervisors
  • Familiarity with firm’s policies, accurate time recording, and compliance with risk management procedures

Requirements:

  • Qualification with the CIPP in terms of either a Payroll Technician Certificate or Year 1 of the Foundation Degree in Payroll Management completed, or equivalent, is highly desirable
  • A strong work ethic and willingness to assist other members of the team when required
  • Able to multi-task and to prioritise payroll workload
  • Good interpersonal, communication and organisational skills
  • Have a knowledge of changes to legislation which effect payroll
What we offer:
  • Health and wellness programmes
  • Pension Plan with matched employer contributions
  • Private Medical access for you and your family
  • Income Protection Plan
  • Holiday purchase scheme (up to 10 days additional leave)
  • Bike to Work Scheme

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Job Posted:
March 25, 2026

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