Pay + Benefits Associate

Pay & Benefits Associate

Base Location: Leeds

The KPMG Business Services function is a cornerstone of our UK business. Operating from 20 UK locations and sitting with KPMG Central Services we do work that matters.

Within Central Services we are part of a community of experts across a wide range of critical activities who help grow, run, and protect KPMG in the UK.

From HR and Learning, Finance, Procurement, Facilities and Business Support, through to Risk and Legal, Corporate Affairs, and Sales and Marketing, our approach is focused on driving the improved performance of the firm, which we support with diligence and expertise.

KPMG is one of the world's largest and most respected consultancy businesses, we've supported the UK through times of war and peace, prosperity and recession, political and regulatory upheaval. We've proudly stood beside the institutions and businesses which make the UK what it is.

Why Join KPMG as a Pay & Benefits Associate

As one of the UK's leading audit and advisory firms, we offer a lively and stimulating environment where your goal will be to provide high level administrative support to the Payroll Department working as part of the Finance Operational Excellence Hub (OEH).

The Finance Operational Excellence Hub (OEH) provides Finance support to our UK Business and through our service pledge underpins our overall Finance strategy and vision. We are a busy team covering operational tasks supporting our client; the business, enabling them to support their clients. This is an exciting time to be joining the Finance Operational Excellence Hub. Part of our DNA is to continually look for ways to improve on the expectations of our clients across the business with the service we deliver.

The Pay & Benefits Associate is a varied role that will allow the job holder to cover all the aspects of administering pay & benefits for the firm. KPMG operates a flexible benefits scheme which is a critical part of the payroll administration process. The job holder/s will be responsible for administering taxable benefit data to ensure compliance with HMRC’s PBIK reporting requirements.

What will you be doing?

• Administration of taxable benefits (including PBIK) including medical insurance and adhoc one off benefits.
• Complete various reconciliations in relation to taxable benefits & provide reports of the same.
• To maintain an awareness of current and future PAYE developments, keeping up to date with changes that directly affect the firm’s employees, related enhancements and changes within the payroll & third-party software, and other internal and external policy decisions that impact upon an individuals pay and reward.
• Liaising with other teams to ensure the timely and accurate floe of data and information to support the payroll team and related processes, whilst maintaining knowledge of their systems and processes that link with the payroll process.
• Flagging errors and making corrections in a timely manner.
• Resolving queries from employees regarding their benefits and tax implications in a timely and professional manner.
• Responding to queries from HMRC regarding individual employees and payments made, ensuring compliance with the Data Protection Act.

What will you need to do it?

• Experience of working in an administration role ideally in a payroll, benefits or HR role.
• A good level of computer literacy including Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to analyse large volumes of financial data – knowledge of Alteryx or other data manipulation tool is advantageous.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Have a high attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work under pressure to produce work to tight deadlines.

To discuss this or wider Central Services roles with our recruitment team, all you need to do is apply, create a profile, upload your CV and begin to make your mark with KPMG.

Find out more:

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• Inclusivity and KPMG: www.kpmgcareers.co.uk/people-culture/being-inclusive/
• KPMG Workability and Disability confidence: www.kpmgcareers.co.uk/experienced-professional/applying-to-kpmg/need-support-let-us-know/

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