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Uk Payroll Associate

United Kingdom, Glasgow · Job Posted March 25, 2026
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Our Advisory team provide a wide variety of services that deliver value-led advice and outcomes. They have wide-ranging experience and understand the constantly changing risks and opportunities at the heart of the businesses we work with. The team works across strategy, operations and improvement as well as at a transactional and defined project level. From Mergers & Acquisitions to Digital, they’re experts in a range of sectors and specialisms – all in one straight-forward package. When you join them, you’ll work on some of the world's most exciting projects and business deals, building your experience and expertise alongside the brightest minds in the industry. We’re BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions businesses need to navigate today’s changing world. Our clients are Britain’s economic engine – ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and the owners and management teams that lead them. The Business Services and Outsourcing team are essential to meeting our clients' evolving requirements. As well as delivering long-term, sustainable value to businesses by providing a range of solutions such as accounting, payroll and compliance services, they also play a key role in tying together many of our services across BDO both domestically and internationally. By building deep and meaningful relationships with a range of clients from ambitious entrepreneurial SMEs to large multi-national groups, our BS&O team don’t just advise on their specific business challenges, they open doors for other teams to provide our firm’s wider service offering. To succeed in this agile environment, you’ll need to demonstrate excellent problem-solving skills and initiative. In return, you’ll have the opportunity for progression, and the chance to develop in one of the industry’s most exciting and varied roles.

Job Responsibility

  • Maintain a portfolio of client payrolls processing around 1000 headcount
  • Ensure all starters, leavers, benefits and allowances information is entered on to the Payroll database and update the relevant spreadsheet to record all entries made
  • Calculate leavers pay when leaving mid-month
  • Calculation of statutory payments
  • Process P45 forms
  • Print and sort payslips for distribution
  • Run payroll reports
  • Ensure monthly salary payment for client payrolls are transferred to the correct accounts in a timely manner
  • Upload FPS and EPS reports to HMRC as required
  • Respond to client queries regarding payroll in a professional and timely manner
  • Deal with HMRC correspondence enquiries
  • Maintain an up to date client status schedule
  • Deal with general administrative duties, as requested
  • Assist the Supervisors with BACS uploading
  • Review / Quality Check Associates’ payrolls to ensure accuracy
  • Resolve any issues with clients / deal with complaints / escalations
  • Periodically review payrolls to ensure effective processing
  • Be aware of and comply with the firm’s policies at all times
  • Record time accurately using Workday and be familiar with billing
  • Any other duties appropriate to the grade and level of responsibility of this post, for which the post holder has the necessary experience and/or training
  • Be aware of the firm’s risk management and practice assurance procedures and ensure compliance
  • Ensure continuing professional development is up to date at all times

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
  • Confident and competent in dealing with clients
  • Have a working knowledge of MS Office
  • Good time keeping/punctuality
  • An understanding of current PAYE and NIC legislation that affects payroll
  • Good understanding of the payroll software and its functionality
  • Should be studying towards a professional qualification or possesses commensurate professional experience
  • Has developed ‘on-the-job’ knowledge of the technical procedures and application for own subject area, gained through experience
  • Undertakes tasks within clearly defined procedures, paying close attention to detail
  • Understands how own duties relate to others in immediate work area
  • Makes judgement by selecting between pre-defined solutions to ensure accuracy and quality of the tasks executed
  • Communicates and exchanges information with colleagues in immediate work area
  • Developing vocational skills which require some supervision
  • Performs administrative tasks with some direction

What we offer

  • Health and wellness programmes
  • Pension Plan with matched employer contributions
  • Private Medical access for you and your family
  • Income Protection Plan
  • Holidays enabling you to purchase up to 10 days of additional leave
  • Bike to Work Scheme

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