Tax Services Payroll, Manager in London

PwC's Employment Tax, Payroll & Rewards group assists domestic and non-domestic clients in understanding their Canadian employer tax considerations when doing business in Canada. We provide a comprehensive suite of services which includes consulting services on cross border employment, domestic payroll including taxability of benefits, province of employment considerations, and we have a payroll processing team that supports our clients’ needs in an outsourced payroll function. In addition, our Rewards team focuses on stock compensation and other methods of rewarding employees by providing consulting and plan structuring advice.

As a Tax Services Payroll Manager, you’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Proactively assist in the management of a portfolio of clients, while reporting to Senior Managers, Directors, and Partners.
• Consult with clients on their employment tax, payroll compliance, and process queries.
• Support a team of junior resources in preparing outsourced payroll files, including detailed review of client-facing deliverables and providing coaching to junior staff on continuous improvement to file preparation and documentation.
• Take ownership of documentation, analyze engagement economics, draft final billing for Partner review, and deliver meaningful individual performance evaluations on a timely basis.
• Develop strong client relationships and identify potential opportunities to provide additional services.
• Contribute to the development of your own and your team’s technical acumen.
• Participate in recruiting activities and develop the capabilities of junior staff through reviewing work, training, and coaching for development and performance management.
• Keep up to date with local and national business and economic issues.
• Seek opportunities to learn about how PwC works as a global network of firms while building an internal & external network.
• Follow risk management and compliance procedures.

What you’ll bring:

• Experience in multi-provincial payroll rules and regulations, including exposure to Canadian payroll software (e.g. ADP, Ceridian/Dayforce, UKG, etc.).
• A qualified CPA designation and/or Payroll designation such as PLP and PCP are considered as an asset.
• 5 years of experience in a similar role such as a Payroll Specialist, Payroll Manager, Global Mobility or Cross-Border Payroll Manager or Supervisor.
• Strong understanding of employment tax rules and regulations, payroll delivery, and tax.
• Strong knowledge in Canadian payroll landscape including the province of Quebec.
• Knowledge of and experience in global mobility payroll implications including shadow payroll, gross-ups, and tax equalizations considered an asset.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, passion for excellent client service and excellent organizational skills, a positive attitude and an ability to work effectively on fixed timelines are desirable.
• Superior communication (oral or written) and interpersonal skills that allow you to thrive in a team environment with project management skills and efficient at multitasking with a high attention to detail.

This newly created role reflects our commitment to growth and delivering distinctive value for our clients and stakeholders. The salary range for this position is $84,700 - $134,700. The posted salary range represents the expected hiring range for PwC locations in major city centres. Given our national recruiting approach, ranges may vary for positions in other locations. At PwC Canada, base salary is determined by your skills, experience, qualifications and work location. In addition to base salary, eligible employees may have opportunities to participate in variable incentive pay programs which are designed to reward individual and firm-wide achievements.

We are committed to offering competitive compensation and adhere to all relevant pay transparency legislation. During the hiring process, our Talent Acquisition team will provide details about our comprehensive total rewards package.

We’re inspiring and empowering our people to change the world. Powered by the latest technology, you’ll be a part of diverse teams helping public and private clients build trust and deliver sustained outcomes. This meaningful work, and our continuous development environment, will take your career to the next level. We reward your impact, and support your wellbeing, through a competitive compensation package, inclusive benefits and flexibility programs that will help you thrive in work and life.

PwC Canada acknowledges that we work and live across Turtle Island, on the land that is now known as Canada, which are the lands of the ancestral, treaty and unceded territories of the First Nations, Métis and Inuit Peoples. We recognize the systemic racism, colonialism and oppression that Indigenous Peoples have experienced and still go through, and we commit to allyship and solidarity.