Payroll Specialist – Client Services, KPMG, Dublin

KPMG have ambitious plans and are undergoing a period of growth. We can offer opportunities for progression, challenging projects, a market-leading learning and development programme and a collaborative environment.

Job Description We are seeking to hire an experienced payroll specialist to work on our Client Services payroll team, which sits in our Tax Practice.

Our Client Services payroll team provide payroll services for over 170 clients across a variety of industries and sectors. We also provide advisory support and guidance on payroll matters.

Requirements

Three-five years relevant experience in a high volume payroll position, working in a fast paced environment
A third level diploma/degree or relevant qualification would be ideal e.g. Accounting Technician, Tax Technician, IPASS etc.
Strong technical and organisational skills with the ability to meet strict deadlines
Maintaining and further developing relationships with existing clients (internal or external)
Have a proven track record of accurate and timely payroll delivery
Detailed knowledge of the PAYE system, PRSI, USC, BIK, ROS, EFT and CSO
Excellent computer skills including Excel and Outlook
Flexibility to meet changes in working requirements
Produce ad hoc calculations for explanation purposes
Strong interpersonal skills, drive and enthusiasm are a pre-requisite for this role.

Responsibilities

Oversee the payroll process for an existing portfolio of clients with minimal supervision
Processing payrolls of varying degrees of complexity across weekly, fortnightly and monthly frequencies
Reconcile each payroll on a periodic basis
Dealing with client payroll related queries and developing relationships with clients
Adhere to strong internal controls to ensure best practice
Upload employee net pay across various bank platforms (e.g. BOI, AIB, Ulster Bank, HSBC, Bank of America etc.)
Liaise with third party suppliers and administration of all data e.g. Health Insurance, pension providers etc
Set up new client payrolls, perform data migration and conduct parallel payroll runs
Ensure payroll returns are complete, accurate and submitted to Revenue on time
Perform any duties as may be required from time to time

Reward

We offer excellent remuneration packages at all levels. At this level the package includes an extremely competitive base salary, performance based bonus, and a KPMG flexible benefits package.