The opportunity

We are currently looking for Payroll Associates to join our growing UK Payroll Operate in Manchester. This is an excellent opportunity to join our fast-growing payroll team within EY. Reporting to the Payroll Manager, the successful candidate will be part of a team with responsibility for the successful payroll implementation or delivery of payroll services for new and existing clients. You will need to ensure all payrolls are executed to a high standard, manage stakeholders, report on internal EY metrics and build positive relationships across the firm. As part of this role, you will also need to prioritise your time and workload to ensure payrolls are delivered on time. The role will focus on managing and processing a portfolio of payroll clients, offering an excellent service and help implementing best practise initiatives and the candidate must have a high level of accuracy and attention to detail 

Your key responsibilities

Processing

Processing the payroll data each pay period in a timely and accurate manner Setting up new joiners and terminating employees on the payroll software  Importing pay data into the payroll software Manual calculation of pro-rated payments for joiners/leavers Processing statutory payments Calculating retrospective payments Setting up pay components within the payroll software to include linking for overtime payments Calculating the PAYE tax, NI and Apprenticeship Levy amounts payable Complete payroll reports, including bespoke financial reports such as general ledger reports Creating BACS files for the payment of employees, and ensuring calendar invites are set up per annum Issuing payslips / P45’s and P60’s to employees Completing all necessary checklists for audit purposes Executing management reports and KPI reports on the payroll process.  Providing other management information to Payroll Leadership, as required.   Participation in payroll system testing to ensure software meets all legislative requirements. 

 

Reviewing

Ensuring that the client mailbox is monitored, and emails are responded to and filed in an accurate and timely manner.  Ensuring all internal EY quality and risk management activities are completed on behalf of each client.  Ensuring all payroll controls are executed and any issues with the payroll are identified and resolved.  Participation in annual ISAE certification process

 

Engagement Financials

Review of Billing Reconciliation Template with hires, leavers, number of employees and any additional agreed fees Checking previous bills have been paid and are up to date Sending Billing to clients each month

  

Skills and attributes for success

Good knowledge and understanding of payroll compliance and best practice Excellent IT Skills and highly competent with Word, Excel and Outlook Good workload management skills and ability to work to deadlines Ability to handle increasingly high volume of work in a fast paced, deadline driven environment in a calm manner

 

To qualify for the role, you must have

CIPP or alternative payroll qualification desirable but not essential Experience in payroll implementation or service delivery, desirable but not essential Previous experience in a Big 4 firm or payroll bureau is desirable

 

What we look for

A self-motivated team player with excellent communication and presentation skills.  Flexibility – to meet the demands of the position (i.e., quick turnarounds) Improvement minded individuals 

 

What working at EY offers

We offer a competitive remuneration package where you’ll be rewarded for your individual and team performance. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development, and with FlexEY you can select benefits that suit your needs, covering holidays, health and well-being, insurance, savings and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions. Plus, we offer:

Support, coaching and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues around Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you

 

About EY

As a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services, we’re using the finance products, expertise and systems we’ve developed to build a better working world. That starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things better. Whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime.

 

If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

 

Join us in building a better working world.

 

Apply now.