Senior Associate, Payroll Delivery, Newcastle Upon Tyne/Manchester/Belfast 1

Senior Payroll Associate – UK Payroll Operate

We are currently looking for Senior Payroll Associates to join our growing UK Payroll Operate in either Newcastle Upon Tyne, Manchester or Belfast.

Reporting to the Payroll Manager, the successful candidate will be part of a team responsible for successful payroll implementation or delivery of payroll services for new and existing clients.

Your key responsibilities

• Process payroll data accurately and on time, including new joiners, leavers, statutory payments, and compliance with regulations.
• Review payrolls and client communications prepared by Associates to ensure complete accuracy and quality.
• Monitor the client mailbox and respond promptly to payroll-related queries.
• Provide subject matter expertise and guidance to junior Associates and clients.
• Handle engagement financials, including billing, reconciliation, and revenue tracking.
• Coach and train Associates, identifying skill gaps and supporting development through feedback and training.
• Participate in process improvements, system testing, and internal quality and risk management activities.

Skills and attributes for success

What we look for

• Significant end-to-end payroll processing experience and knowledge
• Experience with Iris payroll software
• Able to manage workload and meet deadlines
• Excellent IT skills and highly competent with Word, Excel and Outlook

Ideally, you’ll also have

• CIPP or alternative payroll qualification
• Previous experience in a Big 4 firm of payroll bureau is desirable

What we offer you

We’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. We’ll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams.

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