Payroll Assistant

To implement payroll processing work across the service line, ensuring payroll work is completed on time, to standard and within budget.

Scope/Reach & Key Relationships

• All those involved in delivery of payroll work
• Partners and colleagues who are key stakeholders in payroll work across the SL
• Client contacts

Job/Workflow & Technical Management

• Conduct payroll processing work on an allocated portfolio of clients; extend this to any client during times of peak demand
• Read and process client payroll data, satisfy client data requests and review client data for completeness
• Escalate more complex payroll areas & queries from self & team that require Senior or above involvement
• Regular & timely communication of progress and workload with Payroll Assistant Manager/line manager as appropriate
• Conduct pension enrolments & re-enrolment compliance
• Ensure payroll impact log management
• Complete BACS entries
• Process HMRC information
• Checking budgets and timelines on jobs so as to be clear on the framework being worked to
• Monitor work progress and ensure appropriate levels of communication with all clients and internal stakeholders on progress for each key task or phase. Send completed work for review by Senior or above
• Contribute to timely and accurate preparation of bills and WIP reviews
• Complete self assessment review for each payroll job once completed

Client, Internal and External Organisational Contact

• Act as a key point of contact for nominated clients so as to obtain client data and to manage all their payroll requirements
• Update client lists regularly
• Return phone calls and written correspondence to all of the above within required deadline and ensure promises are kept

• GCSEs A*-C
• Methodical work approach
• Ability to work in a team and autonomously
• Accurate and meticulous attention to detail
• Excellent work ethic, prepared to invest your time and effort
• Ability to manage competing priorities
• Ability to proactively ask for help where needed

Desirable Requirements:

• Payroll Bureau experience
• Iris Star Payroll Professional experience
• Xero payroll experience
• CIPP Payroll Technician Certificate or equivalent
• CIPD HR qualification
• A Levels grade A-C / 9-4 GCSE including English and Maths

• Financial wellbeing - competitive salary, contributory pension scheme, life assurance, Westfield Health Cash Plan, income protection. Options to increase pension, life assurance and healthcare cash plan (for yourself and/or family)
• Leave - 25.5 days plus bank holidays, holiday buying (up to 5 days)
• Mental wellbeing - hybrid working (3 days in the office/2 from home) and flexible working policies, employee assistance programme and counselling
• Physical wellbeing - we also offer voluntary benefits such as BUPA PMI/Westfield Hospital Treatment insurance, critical illness insurance, BMI health assessment, GymFlex, annual flu jab
• Recognition - monthly nominations for financial awards based on culture and values
• Development - we offer continuous support and development with clear mapped progression routes across the business, as well as access to internal and external training courses
• Diversity, inclusion and belonging - we operate several family-friendly policies and take proactive steps to create an inclusive environment
• ESG - give as you earn, 1 extra day off each year to take up volunteering opportunities. Opportunities to support our commitment to charitable causes
• Travel - other optional benefits include: cycle to work scheme, travel insurance, interest-free season ticket loan (London only), interest-free car/motorbike loan

At Kreston Reeves, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace for all. We understand that everyone has unique needs, and we strive to accommodate them through reasonable adjustments. Whether it's adapting work environments, providing assistive technologies, or modifying processes, we are dedicated to supporting our employees in realising their full potential. If you require any reasonable adjustments to participate in our recruitment process or thrive in your role, please don't hesitate to reach out by emailing the recruitment team. Please remember, you only need to share what you are comfortable to for us to support your request. Your success is important to us, and we're here to ensure a supportive and inclusive experience for all.

With 200 years of history, we are an award-winning professional services firm with offices in London, Kent and Sussex. We provide a full range of accountancy, business advisory and wealth services, tailored to our clients’ needs.

We guide our clients, colleagues and communities to a brighter future. We help businesses, not for profit organisations, individuals and families with more than just accountancy, business and wealth advice.

Our dedication to providing a personal service is what sets us apart - we get to know you, understand your goals, support and advise you on your journey to help you realise your ambitions.

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