Job description

At KPMG our values define who we are and the way we do business. As a leading professional services firm, we know that our strength and capability come from our people – their different perspectives, experiences and backgrounds. From our inclusive leadership strategy to our diversity and inclusion targets – we’re making bold changes to who we are and what we do.

Job Title: Client Payroll Specialist

Role and responsibilities

The successful candidate will be working as a client facing payroll specialist in the People Services Tax practice in Birmingham and will work on a portfolio of client payrolls which will include expatriate appendix 6/appendix 5 and UK domestic PAYE schemes, together with supporting on wider payroll projects and client administration. The role will include, but not limited to:

  • Work as part of the payroll and wider people services team as the first point of contact for all payroll related issues, guidance and questions
  • End to end preparation, calculation and delivery of payroll input and output, including RTI submissions and BACS operations as required
  • Regular communication with clients (internal and external) in a professional and considered manner
  • Assist payroll team with first line payroll checks, ensuring payroll calculations are technically compliant and input accurately
  • Supporting the management team on a monthly basis to ensure all client and statutory deadlines are adhered to, and all process and procedure documents are maintained
  • Assisting with ad-hoc duties, queries from clients, colleagues and HMRC
  • Continued professional development and technical knowledge maintained
  • Supporting the wider people services teams with ad-hoc projects as required

    • Experience and Qualifications

    The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate excellent client service and communications skills along with:

  • High level of written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to deal with multiple stakeholders
  • Demonstrate ability to work on own initiative and work as part of a team
  • Experience of end to end payroll preparation for expatriate and UK Domestic payrolls
  • Up to date payroll knowledge and the ability to fully articulate statutory payroll legislation
  • Possess a strong understanding of pensions and auto enrolment
  • Experience of high-volume payrolls and/or payroll bureau service operations