Payroll Processor - Cambridge

Price Bailey is a Top 30 UK Accountancy practice and Times Top 100 employer with multiple offices across the UK. We are dedicated to providing a truly personalised approach to all of our clients by getting to know their needs, obstacles and objectives to offer an industry leading service.

As a firm, our aim is to first and foremost provide a fantastic place to work with unrivalled career opportunities. Being part of the Price Bailey team means you will be working in a supportive environment where innovation is not only encouraged but rewarded. Being a client facing role, you'll also have the opportunity to make a real impact from day one

This particular position sits as part of our well-established but growing Payroll team in Cambridge and will be responsible for preparation and provision of client payrolls and reports. The post holder will be expected to be a highly proficient user of Microsoft packages, specifically Excel and hold previous experience in payroll software and processing payrolls in an office environment

What will you be doing?

• Undertake a range of computerised and manual payroll processing assignments from start to finish on Star
• To provide excellent customer service, helping to develop and maintain client relationships and reinforce the premium payroll service we provide.
• To actively provide a first point of contact for clients
• To keep up to date and learn new skills as the client work demands
• Effectively manage own time on assignments
• Process Payroll End of Year Returns
• Assist with queries from clients and internally within the team, providing day to day support to Trainee Payroll Processors as and when required
• Reconcile and to resolving any issues with reference to both the client and to colleagues
• Control the assignment and record the time spent on tasks accurately and in accordance with the Price Bailey client time recording system
• Assist with payroll processing from other team members allocations

What will you bring to the table?

• The successful applicant will be a confident and experienced payroll professional with prior experience in a bureau environment. A solid understanding of manual payroll calculations is crucial as is the need to be up to date with all current payroll legislation including RTI and EPS.
• Due to the client facing nature of the role, applicants must display a professional attitude at all times with the ability to not only listen but to truly understand the client's needs, They will be a relationship driven person who is able to handle and manage client queries on a daily basis. Strong attention to detail is obviously a must as is the ability to work as part of a team

What are the benefits?

• Smart Working (see website for further details)
• A relaxed and professional environment with true flexibility on working hours
• 25 days Holiday depending on level of qualification (ability to purchase up to 5 extra days annually under our flexible benefits scheme)
• Life Assurance
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Retail Discounts as part of UK 200 Group