Domestic Payroll Associate in Reading

Overview

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 responsible for entering starters, leavers, benefits, and allowances into the Payroll database, calculating leavers’ pay and statutory payments, processing P45 forms, distributing payslips, running payroll reports, and ensuring timely salary payments. You’ll upload FPS and EPS reports to HMRC, respond to client queries, handle HMRC correspondence, assist with BACS uploads, and conduct quality checks on payrolls. You’ll also perform general administrative duties, support Supervisors, adhere to firm policies, maintain accurate time recording, and comply with risk management procedures. Ideally, you’re studying towards a professional qualification or have equivalent experience. Attention to detail and effective communication with colleagues will be key to your success.

You’ll be someone who can work pro‑actively, managing your own tasks, while confidently collaborating with others, communicating regularly with senior managers, Directors, and BDO’s Partners to enable effective client service. You’ll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to our clients.

You’ll be someone with:

• 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 prioritise payroll workload.
• Good interpersonal, communication and organisational skills.
• Knowledge of changes to legislation which affect payroll.