EY Payroll Associate - Manchester 

United Kingdom, England, Manchester 

610143634

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

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