Payroll Semi-Senior

Location: Hybrid / Colchester, UK
job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Accounting & Finance Accounts Payable
Salary: Competitive Salary

As a Payroll Semi Senior, the focus shifts from 'learning' to 'doing'. You will have regular client contact and will build your own relationships with those clients, setting an example to Payroll Trainees in the process. You will be able to independently process the simple client payrolls and begin to assist with the preparation and processing of more complex client's Payrolls as well as any related tasks, while supporting more senior members of the team. You'll take more responsibility for your own learning and development (with guidance and support).

We operate a hybrid working policy, to combine working from Affinia Colchester office, client's offices when required, and from home when you are able.

Affinia provides access to technical training and soft skills training through platforms such as Croner i, Mercia, Tolley's and LinkedIn Learning, which you will be able to access. We are committed to supporting your learning professionally and personally and recognise the value that L&D offers to you and to us as an organisation.

Accountabilities:

• To maintain payroll records
• Calculate pay
• Assist in preparing and processing Payrolls
• Assisting with year-end
• Ensure timely and accurate calculation of gross pay, deductions, statutory payments and pension contributions.
• Identify and advise clients on opportunities for value-added services
• Implement and maintain robust internal quality control procedures for all payroll processes.
• Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate risks related to payroll accuracy, compliance, and data security (e.g., GDPR).
• Ensure 100% compliance with current and new payroll legislation (HMRC, TPR, etc.), implementing necessary changes efficiently.
• Foster a collaborative and high performing team environment.
• Maintain up to date knowledge of all relevant payroll legislation, software updates, and industry best practices.
• Actively participate in professional development activities to enhance skills and knowledge.

Key skills and attributes required:

• Ideally around 1 year+ Payroll experience within a practice setting.
• An understanding of payroll processes, tax calculations and relevant legislation.
• Excellent communication skills, adept at dealing with clients and colleagues alike.
• Able to manage multiple tasks and prioritise workload.
• Experience with Payroll software and other relevant accounting systems.
• Advanced MS Excel skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong communication skills with clients and colleagues alike.
• Proactive, client focused approach.

At Affinia, our culture is driven by ambition and a commitment to positively impact all the communities we serve. We are dedicated to the success, development, and wellbeing of our colleagues, helping them achieve their goals and seize the opportunities that come with our growth. Alongside a flexible and inclusive work environment, we offer the following core benefits:

• Opportunity to buy an additional 3 days leave per year
• Full study support including tuition fees and paid study days
• Professional membership support
• Agile/Hybrid Working Policy
• Dress for your Diary Policy

Affinia is a flexible business which has embraced a hybrid working model where our colleagues enjoy a mix of home and office working. We welcome applications from people looking for flexible and agile roles and we are happy to explore your preferred working patterns as part of your application.

Affinia is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our policy is unequivocal: we do not tolerate discrimination based on age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, or sexual orientation. We pride ourselves on being an inclusive organisation that actively promotes equality of opportunity for all, valuing the right mix of talent, skills, and potential. We welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates, and selection for roles is based solely on individual merit.

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