Payroll Assistant - Belfast, United Kingdom - RSM

RSM

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Belfast, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Description

As one of the world's largest networks of audit, tax and consulting firms, RSM delivers big ideas and premium service to help middle-market businesses thrive.

We are a fast-growing firm with big ambitions - we have a clear goal to become the premium adviser to the middle market, globally.

This vision touches everything we do, motivating and inspiring us to become better every day.

If you are looking for a firm where you can build a future and make an impact, then RSM is the place for you.

About the department

Pay and People (PAP) is the HR and payroll division, delivering cutting-edge and premium payroll and human resources software and solutions to an exceptional range of clients.

These span from small entrepreneurial enterprises to international corporations, inclusive of top-name brands across industries such as manufacturing, retail and hospitality to name but a few.

We help organisations enact their people and talent strategies as well as manage their people challenges using a multi-disciplinary approach in the UK and globally.

The team combines RSM's experts across employment tax, employment legal, payroll, HR, equity reward and global mobility.

This alliance of specialists brings clients a unified and seamless service and allows you to be part of a collaborative and cohesive service line striving for excellence, innovation and common goals.

About the role

As a Payroll Assistant, you will work within a welcoming team, reporting to the Payroll Team Leader or Payroll Manager.

You'll get involved in client work very quickly, initially supporting the wider team before taking on individual responsibility for delivering payroll services to your clients.

Continuingly adapting to changing landscapes and with a brilliant infrastructure of specialists and training, you will be at the forefront of payroll, becoming a true expert and consultant.

This role provides great job satisfaction, development of an incredibly valuable skill set and a brilliant career with progression.

You will benefit from on-the-job training from more senior members of the team, gain access to our internal training courses, and work towards the well-regarded Payroll Administrator Level 3 qualification, which typically takes around 12-18 months to complete, with the support of experienced mentors.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing team at an exciting part of the journey with excellent hybrid working (generally 2 days in the Belfast office after around 6 months).

The variety of projects will challenge you every day, helping you expand your capabilities and grow professionally. You'll have plenty of opportunity to broaden your horizons and discover a culture that nurtures individuality and celebrates fresh thinking

Responsibilities:

Assisting with the accurate and timely inhouse payroll production for various clients in accordance with statutory regulations and payroll deadlines.
Gaining knowledge of statutory and legislative regulations, including UK Tax legislation.
Processing payments on behalf of our clients.
Submitting reports to HMRC in line with statutory deadlines.
Assisting with client enquiries and provide high standard of communication.
Working towards owning your own portfolio of clients where you will process the endtoend payroll and build strong relationships with your clients.
Creating and running reports for clients, using our inhouse systems and Microsoft Excel.
Assisting with client billing and month end procedures.
Carrying out other duties which are within the scope, spirit and purpose of the job, the title of the role and its grading, as requested by the line manager or Head of Department.

As this opportunity provides full training and development, the ideal applicant will have strong numerical abilities and proven experience with MS Office, in particular a basic practical knowledge of Excel.

We welcome applicants with prior work experience in another field, wishing to transform their career, as well as school-leavers and graduates.

If the latter, you will have 5 GCSEs graded 4-9 or an equivalent qualification graded A-C.

An aptitude and passion for excellent customer service is essential whilst prior exposure to payroll or HR is advantageous but not a requirement.

Essential competencies:

Strong attention to detail.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal with individuals at all levels.
Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
Good organisation and prioritisation skills, ensuring stringent deadlines are met.
Flexibility, adaptability, and problemsolving abilities.
Discretion and ability to maintain confidentiality.

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Diversity and Inclusion at RSM

At RSM, we want to create a strong sense of belonging so that people of all identities, backgrounds, and cultures feel they can bring their true self to work.

Our clients come from all walks of life. We aim to achieve that same div