Payroll Associate

Gravita

Senior Associate in Payroll delivering comprehensive payroll services for Gravita clients. Collaborating with the Payroll Manager to enhance processes and ensure compliance with payroll legislation.

Posted 6/19/2026full-timeEssex • 🇬🇧 United KingdomJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Play a pivotal role in delivering a first-class payroll service to Gravita clients and stakeholders
Responsible for the end-to-end processing of client payrolls across a variety of pay cycles, including weekly, fortnightly, monthly, quarterly, and annual frequencies
Work closely with the Payroll Manager and Associate Payroll Manager to enhance accuracy, streamline processes, and drive continuous improvements in efficiency
Maintain ongoing communication with HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) to ensure compliance with statutory obligations
Accurately manage all online payroll filings, Real Time Information (RTI) submissions, and correspondence, ensuring deadlines are consistently met
Administer workplace pension auto-enrolment duties using integrated payroll systems
Handle essential HMRC documentation such as starter checklists, P45s, and P60s to ensure smooth employee onboarding and offboarding, and maintain accurate records for audit and compliance purposes
Complete year-end processes including P60 production, final submissions to HMRC, reconciliation tasks, and preparation of payroll summaries for client records and internal reporting
Stay informed of changes in employment and payroll legislation
Proactively adapt processes and advise clients on regulatory updates to maintain full compliance
Commit to completing relevant CPD hours annually, keeping up to date with industry best practices, software developments, and regulatory changes to enhance technical knowledge and service delivery
Operate Paycircle and other modern payroll platforms efficiently, utilising cloud based functionalities for real-time collaboration, client access, and data security
Act as a trusted point of contact for clients on payroll-related matters
Resolve issues professionally and proactively while providing guidance and building strong, long term relationships
Prepare and issue accurate client invoices
Monitor receivables and follow up on outstanding payments in a professional manner to support healthy cash flow
Contribute to the smooth functioning of the payroll service by undertaking a variety of administrative and support tasks as needed, demonstrating flexibility and a collaborative mindset.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Solid understanding of payroll legislation and auto enrolment processes
Some experience processing weekly and monthly payrolls, ideally in a bureau or client-facing environment
Proficient in payroll software, with Paycircle or similar (preferred)
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Strong communication skills, clear and effective in both verbal and written forms
Confident with IT systems and spreadsheet tools (including formulas)
Skilled at building client relationships and managing a portfolio
CIPP qualification or equivalent (preferred)
Engage in relevant Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and training to maintain professional competence and stay up to date with legislation, industry standards, and best practice
Proactive in learning and professional development
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible working and happy employees are at the top of our list here at Gravita
Development support is extraordinary for a firm of our size.

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Hard Skills & Tools

payroll processingauto-enrolmentReal Time Information (RTI) submissionsyear-end processesP60 productionpayroll legislationclient invoicingdata reconciliationattention to detailIT systems proficiency

Soft Skills

strong communication skillsclient relationship managementproblem-solvingflexibilitycollaborative mindsetproactive learningindependenceprofessionalismorganizational skillsadaptability

Certifications

CIPP qualificationContinuing Professional Development (CPD)