Payroll Associate - Entry level

WHO WE ARE

SRLV is a mid-tier firm of chartered accountants, business management specialists and corporate and private client advisors based in London’s vibrant West End. The business has bloomed through organic growth and strategic acquisition to a 200-strong staff across four divisions working worldwide.

Our services are diverse, multi-disciplined and multi-jurisdictional. From premium restaurants, prime property and international corporates, to established names in music, entertainment and sport, we have an inspiringly diverse client base that is rewarding and exciting.

Founded on the principles of a family business, people are the beating heart of SRLV. Relationships of trust, whether with our staff, clients or professional network, come first. When expanding our team, we look for inherent ability, energy and drive. Intelligent, interested, considered people who want to be seen and respected as individuals, who will collaborate and add another dimension to the high quality service we deliver and the team we are.

We see everyone as individuals, valuing unique traits and special strengths. Our diverse workforce, where over 20 languages are spoken, has a breadth of cultural experience from which we all learn. Unique insights and alternative ways of thinking keep our approach fresh and our minds open.

THE ROLE

We are seeking an organised, proactive and eager individual to join our busy client payroll team. Based in our offices in Fitzrovia, you will work closely with our client managers and clients directly. This role offers an excellent opportunity to kick start your payroll career, whilst in time offering study support to complete a professional qualification (CIPP).

Our Client Payroll team is not like most payroll bureaus and you will need to be able to respond to our clients efficiently, accurately and professionally. We hand-hold all of our clients and pride ourselves on providing a first class service. The successful candidate will be keen to learn, have a passion for client service and be willing to muck in when needed.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Liaising with client managers and clients on payroll queries, via email, phone and face to face.
• Send PAYE cheques to HMRC for and on behalf of clients
• Assist with HMRC PAYE queries
• Assist the team with delivering payrolls to a high standard.
• Ensure filing of emails and payroll instructions are up to date
• Update and maintain client workflow status through payroll software
• Take telephone messages for payroll team
• Assist the Payroll Managers with ad hoc tasks as required

WHO YOU ARE
• ‘Can do’ attitude
• Willingness to learn
• High attention to detail
• Good communication skills, oral and written, with clients and internal staff
• Good numeracy skills

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
• Grade 7 or above in English and Maths at GCSE
• At least 1 year of office admin experience or similar experience would be beneficial
• Good knowledge of IT systems, especially Office 365
• Reception based experienced beneficial but not essential
• Studied a Business Administration or Secretarial course beneficial but not essential

BENEFITS
• Fantastic private medical insurance
• 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays and 3 additional days over the December holidays
• 3% Pension contribution
• Cashback scheme for medical expenses
• Group Life Insurance
• Mental and Physical Health Support
• Regular social events and activities – including pizza, breakfast and/or drinks on the rooftop terrace, office, or local venues
• Cycle to work scheme
• Season ticket loans
• Workplace nursery scheme
• Excellent office space in Fitzrovia

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
• Hours: 9.30am – 5.30pm
• 5 days p/week in office
• Study: CIPP support available