Senior Payroll Assistant

When you join KPMG Ireland, you are joining a community of over 4,200 employees who collectively work together, both in person and virtually, to achieve their full potential.

We are known as an organisation who want you to come as you are and do work that truly matters. Joining KPMG Ireland is an opportunity to enhance your career, not only in the work that you enjoy doing, but equally through the global connections that you make, the lifelong learning that you can accomplish and the chance to make your mark.

Are you our next Senior Payroll Assistant?

Location: Dublin, as part of our hybrid working model.

Grade: Officer

Contract type: Permanent

Peer Group

• The ideal candidate will have five years' experience of working within a Payroll team.
• The candidate will have completed the IPASS Certified Payroll Technician course.
• Previous SAP experience preferred along with UK Payroll but not essential
• Strong Analytical Skills
• Ability to work as a team player
• Excellent attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work with Discretion due to confidential nature of information is essential

Responsibilities

• Preparing and processing monthly payrolls
• Delivering accurate and timely payroll processing, including shadow payroll calculations, deductions and statutory contributions
• Producing monthly payroll reports
• Processing and submitting statutory returns to Irish Revenue and HMRC, including RPN and FPS Submissions.
• Reconcile General Ledger Accounts
• Respond to all employee queries in a timely manner
• Adhoc Duties

Your team: The Payroll team sits within the KPMG Finance department and is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of payroll for KPMG employees. This includes managing employee pay, statutory deductions, and ensuring compliance with Irish payroll legislation and Revenue requirements. The team operates in a fast-paced environment and consists of three members who work collaboratively to meet strict payroll deadlines while maintaining a high level of accuracy and confidentiality. The team also supports employee queries and works closely with HR and other internal departments to ensure payroll data is up to date and accurate.

Benefits

• Discounted Health Insurance: Prioritise your well-being with our health insurance options.
• Additional Annual Leave: Purchase extra leave to spend more time with friends and family or to travel.
• Enhanced Family Leave: Enjoy more time with your family with our generous leave options.
• Emergency Childcare Cover: For times when your regular childcare plans fall through
• Social Events: Connect and network with colleagues through our engaging social events.
• Early Finish Fridays: Start your weekends early on bank holidays and during the summer.
• Relocation Assistance: Smooth your transition if you're moving to Ireland.
• Learning & Development: Access our extensive supports, including LinkedIn Learning, to grow your skills.

We also offer a variety of flexible working options to help you balance your professional and personal life.

Career Progression with Continuous Support: From the moment you join KPMG, you'll receive dedicated support from your performance manager to enhance your skills. Our award winning Business School provides continuous learning opportunities to deepen your expertise.

We stand out as the only Big Four firm to announce promotions four times a year, offering you frequent opportunities for career advancement.

Commitment to Inclusion & Diversity

Inclusion, diversity, and equity are at the heart of KPMG. We celebrate diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, and we're committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable environment at every level. Our goal is to attract and retain the best talent by building a culture where everyone can achieve their potential. Learn more about our commitment here -

KPMG is an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from people of all backgrounds. We are happy to provide reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process if needed. Necessary arrangements can be made at interview stage to accommodate the needs of candidates with disabilities.

For any specific queries about the role, please contact Sharon Griffin.

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