Payroll Associate

BDO

. Manage a portfolio of client payrolls covering approximately 1,000 headcount .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeReading • United KingdomJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in payroll management, including processing payrolls for a large headcount, ensuring compliance with payroll legislation, and delivering timely salary payments. Proficient in handling client queries and enhancing payroll delivery through effective collaboration.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Payroll Delivery ManagementPayroll Legislation KnowledgeCIPP Payroll Technician CertificateMulti-TaskingClient Collaboration

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Hard Skills

Payroll ProcessingStatutory Payments CalculationP45 Form ProcessingPayroll ReportingBACS UploadsQuality Checking Payrolls

Soft Skills

Client Query ResponsePrioritization

Tools & Technologies

Payroll DatabaseHMRC Reporting

Certifications & Qualifications

CIPP Payroll Technician CertificateFoundation Degree in Payroll Management

Industry Keywords

Payroll ManagementFPS ReportsEPS ReportsSalary PaymentsAdministrative Duties

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage a portfolio of client payrolls covering approximately 1,000 headcount
Enter starters, leavers, benefits, and allowances into the Payroll database
Calculate leavers’ pay and statutory payments
Process P45 forms and distribute payslips
Run payroll reports and ensure timely salary payments
Upload FPS and EPS reports to HMRC
Respond to client queries and handle HMRC correspondence
Assist with BACS uploads
Quality check payrolls and perform other administrative duties
Collaborate with clients, senior managers, directors, partners, and colleagues
Identify opportunities to enhance delivery and provide additional services

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience of payroll delivery and management
Strong understanding and working knowledge of Payroll legislation
CIPP Payroll Technician Certificate or completed Year 1 of the Foundation Degree in Payroll Management, or equivalent (beneficial but not essential if relevant experience)
Ability to multi-task and prioritise payroll workload with multiple concurrent activities and deadlines

Benefits

Comp & perks

Agile working opportunities
Career development programmes, resources, and frameworks
Informal success conversations
Formal mentoring and coaching
Access to collaboration spaces and workplace resources
Multidisciplinary events and dedicated learning resources
Recognition and rewards for contributions