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Payroll Liaison Officer EMEA Location - Colchester, Essex Hybrid role - onsite 3 days per week Contract length - 6 months Rate - £350 per day inside ir35 The Role Reporting to the EMEA Payroll Operations Manager, you will help manage the effective delivery of the company payroll services, working with multiple external payroll providers for the EMEA region, which currently covers approximately 34 separate payrolls, across more than 12 countries. Working within a team of seven, this position must review and maintain payroll controls, compliance and governance. The role is responsible for ensuring that payroll activities are fully compliant with all data privacy laws and policies. Key Responsibilities The EMEA Payroll Liaison officer is expected to assume the following key responsibilities plus any other reasonable duties as required: • Work with the UK and overseas payroll bureaus ensuring all payrolls are processed accurately and on time., • Monthly payroll checks ensuring the payrolls are compliant, accurate and ready for approval., • Prepare monthly management reports showing payroll movements and variances to present to the senior team for payroll approval, • Running and reconciling the payroll general ledger reports and accurately uploading them into the finance system for reporting purposes, • Provide a HMRC summary report and reconcile the PAYE payments, • Prepare the payroll forecasting report for the MI teams to review, • Prepare the pension and benefit reports for review and audit by the benefits team, • Providing ad hoc reports to Finance, HR, and Managers regarding payroll costs, • Work with the finance team to help reconcile the payroll control accounts monthly., • Work with the HR and Benefit teams to facilitate the smooth submission of payroll and benefit changes impacting on the payroll, • To provide system administration support eg, resetting passwords as required, • Prompt reply to all payroll enquires within the agreed timelines, • Keep up to date with all current payroll statutory legislation and provide advice to the business on HMRC payroll related enquiries, • Ad-hoc project work, • Archive and retain relevant payroll information in-line with business procedures, • Several years Payroll operational experience, • Strong payroll management background - IPPM qualified (desirable), • A sound knowledge of payroll rules and regulations, financial control principles and accounting practices, • Experience working with ADP using IHCM, • Can calculate gross to net payroll payments - sound understands of PAYE, SMP, SSP and understands all payroll statutory requirements, • Excellent excel skills Essential - VLOOKUP's/Data analysis, • Dealing with payroll journals and reports, • Excellent knowledge of Statutory compliance, • Experience in administering flex benefits through the payroll (salary sacrifice)

Are you ready to bring your Corporate Tax expertise to a role where your skills and unique perspective can make a lasting impact? What Sets Us Apart At MHA, we’re about people first – our people, our clients, and the communities we serve. As one of the UK’s top 15 accountancy firms and a proud member of Baker Tilly International, the 9th largest network in the world, we are a hub of global knowledge with a strong local commitment. Our people-focused approach truly sets us apart. Here, you won’t just be another face in the firm; you’ll be part of an ambitious, driven team dedicated to continuous learning and growth. We invest in our people because they are the foundation of our success. With access to unparalleled resources and award-winning development programmes, you’ll have the freedom to shape your career while making a meaningful impact. We take immense pride in being awarded gold for Investors in People. This recognition reflects our deep commitment to nurturing talent and ensuring every individual feels valued and supported. Here, You’ll Go Beyond Numbers We’re looking for a talented Corporate Tax Assistant Manager who thrives in a dynamic environment and embraces the chance to tackle complex challenges. At MHA, you’ll be surrounded by passionate professionals who are dedicated to making a difference. Your work in Corporate Tax will go beyond the numbers – it’s about building meaningful client relationships, understanding their businesses, navigating risks, and delivering insights that drive real results. What We’re Looking For • A Corporate Tax professional who is either newly qualified, looking to make the next step into an Assistant Managerial role or an experienced Assistant Manager who will join our tax department to grow and service the corporate tax offering to clients., • We can support your career development and offer exciting opportunities to progress your career quickly within the firm., • The positions will offer an interesting and lively mix of work looking after OMBs and dealing with small to large corporates & international groups., • You will work with a variety of clients and sectors, both in the Large Corporates & OMB space and will be delivering a combination of advisory and compliance work. We are flexible on the exact split for this role; there are elements which can be tailored to individual aspirations and preferences., • We are looking for motivated and forward-thinking individuals as we continue to grow as a firm. If you are excited to meet and build great relationships with new clients and companies and want to thrive in a collaborative, social and supportive environment, we would love to hear from you., • CTA/ACA/ACCA qualified or equivalent. Rewards That Resonate You’re more than a number to us; you’re an individual with unique talents and aspirations. Our benefits are designed to support your well-being, foster your professional growth, and recognise your contributions. • Agile Working: Enjoy the flexibility of core hours from 10 AM to 2 PM and two home working days, allowing you to balance your work and personal commitments seamlessly., • 25 days holiday PLUS bank holidays, PLUS the opportunity to buy or sell up to 5 days (28 days on a training contract, with the opportunity to buy 5 days), • Competitive salary package, • Employee recognition awards: Outstanding Performance Award Bonus discretionary annual bonus, and other recognition initiatives., • New and improved programme for succession planning and supportive management structure to help you realise your potential, • Employee Assistance Programme: Access a free confidential 24-hour support service, including unlimited counselling sessions and virtual doctors available for you and your family., • And lot’s more! Are You Ready to Elevate Your Career? Apply now and be part of a team that celebrates diversity, champions innovation, and prioritises your success!

Implementing engaging policies and procedures that integrate compliance into the firms core values. Support remote working arrangements, ensuring compliance and connectivity for all staff. Experience in a compliance, risk, or audit role within professional services (preferred).

Some of the key stakeholders will include Head of Compliance Practices, Europe, Compliance Advisory and Surveillance teams and Global Compliance teams across Europe/APAC and North America. An excellent opportunity has arisen at a leading Investment bank in the city for Regulatory Change Compliance M

Conduct regular internal audits and provide training to staff on compliance. Strong knowledge of compliance and risk management frameworks (essential). Implementing engaging policies and procedures that integrate compliance into the firm's core values.