Payroll Senior (COL027)

Affinia, formally known as LB Group, is a leading, UK Top 50 Accountancy firm. Through successful acquisitions and organic growth, the firm has seen significant development within the last 18 months. Last October we launched our new brand ‘Affinia’ (www.affinia.co.uk) which saw the coming together of LB Group and six other likeminded firms across the East & South East of England to form a combined challenger accounting, tax and business advisory firm.

With a combined heritage spanning over 300 years, we have more than 400 accountancy professionals based in Stratford, Colchester, Chelmsford, Ipswich, Halstead, Harlow, Orpington, Sidcup and Sutton. We advise businesses, government and public sector organisations and individuals in the UK and internationally across seven principal practice groups: Accountancy & Advisory, Tax and Planning, Audit Services, Corporate Finance, Digital Solutions, Payroll and Financial Planning.

We have invested continuously in technology and gained in-depth knowledge across a broad range of markets, growing through acquisitions and private investment. We offer an exceptional service to our clients, with access to our sector experts to develop the strategy that will help them reach their goals. We keep a finger on the industry pulse, so our clients receive the best short to medium and long-term advice.

Purpose of the role:

Due to continued growth, Affinia is recruiting for a Payroll Senior to come and join the team in our Colchester office. In this role, you will be responsible for managing and overseeing the payroll process, ensuring accuracy and compliance with all relevant regulations, working to deliver a broad range of payroll services to a range of business clients. The ideal candidate will be qualified or part qualified (CIPP) , with at least 2-3 years practice experience.

Accountabilities:

With support, you will take responsibility for assisting seniors and managers to work on a portfolio of clients, assisting with:

• Process payrolls (end-to-end) for clients in an accurate and timely manner ensuring all deadlines are adhered to. 
• Ensure all payroll actions are compliant and delivered in accordance with relevant legislation and contractual obligations. 

• Regular communication with clients concerning gross pay rates, net pay, and HMRC liabilities as well as staff changes and ad hoc deductions/expenses.
• Reconciliations of HMRC liabilities.
• Provide advice to clients and employees to respond to payroll queries. 
• Support clients with payroll reporting requirements. 
• Set up assistance on new PAYE schemes and any handover payrolls 
• Perform manual calculations as required. 

Key skills and attributes required:

• Proven experience as a Payroll Specialist or similar role.
• In-depth knowledge of payroll regulations and procedures.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.
• Proficiency in payroll software and MS Office.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with integrity.

At Affinia, our culture is driven by ambition and a commitment to positively impact all the communities we serve. We are dedicated to the success, development, and wellbeing of our colleagues, helping them achieve their goals and seize the opportunities that come with our growth. Alongside a flexible and inclusive work environment, we offer the following core benefits:

• 23 days holiday (FTE) plus Bank Holidays.
• Full study support including tuition fees and paid study days
• Professional membership support
• Auto enrolment Pension Scheme
• Professional membership support
• Agile/Hybrid Working Policy
• Dress for your Diary Policy

Affinia is a flexible business which has embraced a hybrid working model where our colleagues enjoy a mix of home and office working. We welcome applications from people looking for flexible and agile roles and we are happy to explore you preferred working patterns as part of your application.

Affinia is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our policy is unequivocal: we do not tolerate discrimination based on age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, or sexual orientation. We pride ourselves on being an inclusive organisation that actively promotes equality of opportunity for all, valuing the right mix of talent, skills, and potential. We welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates, and selection for roles is based solely on individual merit.

Please click here to view the role and apply with a CV and Covering Letter.