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 150 clients across a variety of industries and sectors. We also provide advisory support and guidance on payroll matters.

Requirements

Three 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.

Ongoing Training

Your development is assured through on-the-job training and a comprehensive programme of workshop sessions ran by the KPMG Business School.