Outsourced Payroll Consultant

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Overview This role is for an Outsourced Payroll Consultant at Mayfly Agri, a well-established London-based firm specializing in corporate finance, tax, and accounting. The position involves managing a portfolio of client payrolls, ensuring their accurate and timely processing, and providing comprehensive service and technical support. The firm is seeking a dynamic individual capable of managing deadlines, resolving complex payroll queries, and building strong professional relationships. What you will do The successful candidate will be responsible for: * Supporting and overseeing the end-to-end processing of a diverse portfolio of client payrolls, ensuring accuracy and adherence to deadlines. * Calculating and reviewing gross pay, deductions, statutory payments, pension contributions, and other payroll-related items. * Managing year-end payroll processing and assisting with statutory reporting requirements. * Acting as a key point of contact for an allocated portfolio of clients, building professional relationships, and providing ongoing payroll support. * Managing client expectations regarding deadlines, scope of work, and service delivery while maintaining a high standard of customer service. * Investigating and resolving complex payroll queries and issues, providing accurate and practical solutions to clients. * Ensuring payroll processes comply with current and new legislation and regulatory requirements, implementing necessary changes. * Maintaining robust internal quality-control procedures and conducting payroll reviews to minimise errors. * Identifying and mitigating payroll risks related to accuracy, compliance, data security, and confidentiality. * Assisting with internal audits and reviews to ensure consistent service quality across the payroll function. * Identifying opportunities to improve payroll processes, systems, and workflows, including the use of automation for efficiency. * Maintaining accurate Work In Progress (WIP) records and assisting with the timely billing of client work to support the profitability of the payroll service line. * Keeping up to date with payroll legislation, software developments, industry best practices, and changes affecting clients. * Working collaboratively with the wider team to maintain a high-performing, client-focused payroll function. Requirements (from the original advert) * Must have a National Senior Certificate; An Accounting, Tax, Payroll, or a related qualification would be highly advantageous. * Minimum 2 years’ experience within a payroll function, ideally within an accounting, payroll, or professional services practice environment. * Experience managing or processing payrolls for multiple clients would be advantageous. * Strong understanding of payroll processes, statutory requirements, deductions, pension contributions, and year-end reporting. * Expert user of payroll software with strong Microsoft Excel skills. * Good understanding of UK payroll legislation and regulatory requirements, including HMRC and The Pensions Regulator, would be advantageous. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate confidently with clients and colleagues. * Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and prioritise effectively. Who should apply The ideal candidate is a dynamic Payroll Consultant with strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage deadlines, resolve complex payroll queries, and build long-term professional relationships. They should have a minimum of 2 years' payroll experience, ideally in a professional services environment, and a strong understanding of payroll processes and statutory requirements, preferably with knowledge of UK payroll legislation. Experience with payroll software and Microsoft Excel is essential, and experience managing payrolls for multiple clients is an advantage. Deadline Not specified Reference Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/outsourced-payroll-consultant-mayfly-agri-pty-ltd Source: myjobmag

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• At least 2 years of experience.

• Microsoft Excel
• Payroll
• Customer service

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