Payroll Executive in Brentwood

As one of the world's largest networks of audit, tax and consulting firms, RSM delivers big ideas and premium service to help middle-market businesses thrive. We are a fast-growing firm with big ambitions -- we have a clear goal to become the premium adviser to the middle market, globally. This vision touches everything we do, motivating and inspiring us to become better every day. If you are looking for a firm where you can build a future and make an impact, then RSM is the place for you.

As a Payroll Executive, you will work within a welcoming team, reporting to the Payroll Team Leader. You will ensure accurate and timely outsourced payroll production for various clients in accordance with statutory regulations and with a strong focus on customer service. You will take responsibility for a portfolio of clients where you will identify service improvements and growth opportunities. Growing your knowledge of PAP Services and products is also key where your objectives will be measured against efficiencies, client experience, growth and financials.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing team at an exciting part of the journey with excellent hybrid working (generally 2 days in the office). The variety of projects will challenge you every day, helping you expand your capabilities and grow professionally. You’ll have plenty of opportunity to broaden your horizons and discover a culture that nurtures individuality and celebrates fresh thinking!

You’ll make an impact by:

• Ensuring accurate and timely payroll end-to-end production for various clients in accordance with statutory regulations within payroll deadlines and requirements.
• Servicing multiple clients as part of a team effort to deliver excellent service to our clients by actively engaging in Client Surveys, KAM and internal audits.
• Contributing to your team's growth by actively seeking new opportunities with your client base including HR services, People Manager and Hot Topic Items.
• Ensuring you have up to date knowledge of statutory and legislative regulations by attending in-house training courses.
• Increasing efficiency by using Custom Imports, Data Ingestion and RSM’s own HR Platform, People Manager, which includes: Starters, Leavers, Absences and work plans, Variations and adjustments, Salary changes, Changes to benefits and allowances and different contract types, Child Care Voucher schemes, Pension deductions, Processing statutory payments.
• Generating payroll reports, P45s etc., using our in-house systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Distributing payslips to multiple platforms.
• Submitting reports to HMRC via RTI.
• Ensuring procedures and key control documents are kept up to date for auditing purposes.
• Completing any other ad hoc duties as required.

What we are looking for:

• The ideal applicant will have good practical understanding of payroll calculations, deadlines, and UK legislation and requirements, coupled with strong numerical abilities and proven experience in MS Office, in particular Excel.
• You will have knowledge of month-end and year-end returns and balancing with the ability to perform manual calculations, as and when required.
• Previous experience of working in a multi-frequency payroll environment is advantageous.
• Passion for excellent customer service and maintaining quality relationships.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal with individuals at all levels.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Good organisation and prioritisation skills, ensuring stringent deadlines are met.
• Flexibility, adaptability, and problem-solving abilities.
• Discretion and ability to maintain confidentiality.

What we can offer you:

We recognise that our people are our most important assets. That’s why we offer a flexible reward and benefits package that will help you have fulfilling experience, both in and out of work.

• Hybrid and Flexible working
• 25 Days Holiday (with the option of purchasing additional days)
• Lifestyle, Health, and Wellbeing including financial wellbeing benefits such as financial tools, electric car scheme and access to a virtual GP
• Access to a suite of 300+ courses on demand developed by our inhouse Talent Development team

Diversity and Inclusion at RSM:

At RSM, we want to create a strong sense of belonging so that people of all identities, backgrounds, and cultures feel they can bring their true self to work. Our clients come from all walks of life. We aim to achieve that same diversity of background, experience and perspective in our own teams, so that we can genuinely understand our client's needs. Diverse teams bring a broader range of ideas and insights to work. That’s why we’re working together to ensure our firm’s principles and processes support a firm culture that embraces difference and strengthens inclusion.