Client Payroll Specialist

Job details

Location: Birmingham

Capability: Tax & Law

Experience Level: Junior Professional

Type: Full Time

Service Line: Global Mobility Svs

Contract type: Permanent

Job description

At KPMG our values define who we are and the way we do business. As a leading professional services firm, we know that our strength and capability come from our people – their different perspectives, experiences and backgrounds. From our inclusive leadership strategy to our diversity and inclusion targets – we’re making bold changes to who we are and what we do.

Job Title: Client Payroll Specialist

Role and responsibilities

The successful candidate will be working as a client facing payroll specialist in the People Services Tax practice in Birmingham and will work on a portfolio of client payrolls which will include expatriate appendix 6/appendix 5 and UK domestic PAYE schemes, together with supporting on wider payroll projects and client administration. The role will include, but not limited to:

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  Work as part of the payroll and wider people services team as the first point of contact for all payroll related issues, guidance and questions
• End to end preparation, calculation and delivery of payroll input and output, including RTI submissions and BACS operations as required
• Regular communication with clients (internal and external) in a professional and considered manner
• Assist payroll team with first line payroll checks, ensuring payroll calculations are technically compliant and input accurately
• Supporting the management team on a monthly basis to ensure all client and statutory deadlines are adhered to, and all process and procedure documents are maintained
• Assisting with ad-hoc duties, queries from clients, colleagues and HMRC
• Continued professional development and technical knowledge maintained
• Supporting the wider people services teams with ad-hoc projects as required

Experience and Qualifications

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate excellent client service and communications skills along with:

• High level of written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to deal with multiple stakeholders
• Demonstrate ability to work on own initiative and work as part of a team
• Experience of end to end payroll preparation for expatriate and UK Domestic payrolls
• Up to date payroll knowledge and the ability to fully articulate statutory payroll legislation
• Possess a strong understanding of pensions and auto enrolment
• Experience of high-volume payrolls and/or payroll bureau service operations

Why Tax & Law at KPMG?

The issues surrounding tax and legal services are constantly evolving, both locally and globally. Which is why you'll find life at KPMG both intellectually stimulating and rewarding. There's also the scale and breadth of what we do – our services span specialisms such as Corporate and Indirect Tax; Expatriate and Private Client Personal Tax compliance and advice; and KPMG Law.