Austin Rose Associates
Payroll Associate
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Payroll Associate | Top 50 Firm | London
Are you an experienced payroll professional looking to fast-track your career within a modern, tech-enabled environment? Are you ready to manage diverse, end-to-end client portfolios while utilising cutting-edge cloud platforms like Paycircle?
About the Firm
This progressive Top 50 Firm combines deep industry expertise with intuitive technology to support ambitious SMEs and entrepreneurs. Known for its collaborative, forward-thinking culture, the practice empowers its people to drive efficiency, embrace digital transformation, and deliver exceptional client service.
Responsibilities
- Manage end-to-end client payrolls across weekly, fortnightly, monthly, quarterly, and annual frequencies.
- Maintain ongoing compliance with HMRC obligations, RTI submissions, and statutory reporting deadlines.
- Administer workplace pension auto-enrolment duties, contribution reporting, and regulatory compliance.
- Handle essential documentation including starter checklists, P45s, P60s, and year-end reconciliation tasks.
- Operate cloud-based payroll platforms efficiently, utilising digital functionalities for real-time collaboration.
- Act as a trusted point of contact for clients, resolving queries professionally and building strong relationships.
- Prepare client invoices and monitor receivables to support healthy financial workflows.
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As a Payroll Associate you will:
- Bring solid experience in processing client payrolls, ideally within a fast-paced bureau or practice environment.
- Demonstrate a strong, up-to-date working knowledge of UK payroll legislation and auto-enrolment rules.
- Exhibit proficiency in modern payroll software, with experience using Paycircle or similar cloud platforms preferred.
- Combine exceptional attention to detail with strong organisational and numerical skills.
- Communicate effectively with clients, colleagues, and external authorities such as HMRC.
- Hold or be actively working towards a professional qualification such as CIPP (preferred).
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What You’ll Receive
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with options to buy/sell additional leave.
- Competitive employer pension contribution scheme.
- Structured hybrid working pattern balancing remote flexibility and collaborative office time.
- Private medical care coverage.
- Performance-based bonus scheme.
- Comprehensive career development framework with dedicated study and training support.
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