When you join Verizon You want more out of a career. A place to share your ideas freely - even if they're daring or different. Where the true you can learn, grow, and thrive. At Verizon, we power and empower how people live, work and play by connecting them to what brings them joy. We do what we love - driving innovation, creativity, and impact in the world. Our V Team is a community of people who anticipate, lead, and believe that listening is where learning begins. In crisis and in celebration, we come together - lifting our communities and building trust in how we show up, everywhere & always. Want in? Join the . Payroll Consultant understands basics of common local country payroll requirements and demonstrates a fundamental understanding of the payroll processing operations and key performance indicators that drive business. Role demonstrates an understanding of the payroll processing tools (ERP, HR and Payroll, and time reporting) and the ability to use these appropriately to perform their tasks supporting New Hires, Terminations, Special Pay, Deductions and Banking. In addition, this role must demonstrate a basic understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and basic understanding of organizational industry standards specific internal control concepts and principles. In addition to the responsibilities identified above this position is responsible for supporting and providing internal customer support for the transactions supported as well as general payroll inquiries through various Customer Service channels. The candidate must have intimate knowledge and experience of customer service, be able to express empathy, and speak clearly and concisely, with both a polite and friendly attitude at all times, in both verbal and written communications. Service Level Objectives are set and monitored with this position. The candidate must be able to manage support of these inquires in parallel with their other duties. Scope of responsibilities include but is not limited to the following: What you'll be doing: Gathering, deriving and processing inputs to the payroll vendor to support the gross to net calculation. Processing of the payroll data in accordance with the prescribed timetables Verification of payroll output and review with Payroll Associate Director Prepare and deliver payroll reports within the specified timeframes To ensure net payments are made on time Completion of payroll reconciliation Produces accurate and effective information using simple queries and reporting tools (e.g., minimal table joins and conditional clauses needed). Works to support the team as assigned, enabling the business through technology enhancements. Focuses on implementing standardized and simplified processes. Performs detailed verification, review and preparation of payroll updates as required from vendor interface files, self-service or manual updates. Defined processing timeline schedules must be achieved to ensure the timely and accurate recording of all employee transactions. Works closely with the payroll provider(s) and local HR to ensure local compliance practices are being followed and all employment tax, government and local filings are being submitted in a timely manner. This includes all year end activities and BIK reporting Supports all customer service channel SLA's, activities and key contact to ensure regular updates are maintained as it relates to processes, changes and/or announcements to assist in maintaining up-to-date information available to both customers and staff. Identifies the need for special adhoc queries to assist in completing appropriateness review of fluctuation deviations from standard processing flow or expected results. Support activities in support of testing changes impacting transactional processing that are the result of system upgrades, enhancements or changes brought about from policy, processing changes, vendor or legal review. Supports internal and external audit compliance. Seeks out continuous process efficiencies or improvements Understands the end-to-end functional processes as well as how the functional processes integrate with the overall end-to-end payroll processes. What we're looking for You'll need to have: Bachelor's degree or relevant experience Experience in HRMS/Payroll Processing/Timekeeping system applications Fluency in English both written and spoken. Experience of processing payroll within an EMEA Country. Even better if you have one or more of the following: Strong interpersonal skills Certified Payroll Professional Certification or FPC. Strong experience with Workday HR System and Payroll processing responsibilities and system applications. Specifically in the area of Payroll Operations and employee data maintenance. Experience with end-to-end payroll processing requirements. Understanding of year end processing procedures and payroll rules. Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office. Strong Customer Service skills (both oral and written). Finance Operations experience desirable, preferably Payroll. Knowledgeable on Core HR and Payroll data elements. Good organizational, time management and communication skills. General understanding of required compliance with legal, regulatory, and financial requirements governing functional tasks and activities. Ability to multi task, support day to day activities while managing customer inquiries. Languages - Dutch, French, Italian and German would be an advantage. If Verizon and this role sound like a fit for you, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every "even better" qualification listed above. Where you'll be working In this hybrid role, you'll have a defined work location that includes work from home and assigned office days set by your manager. Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Equal Employment Opportunity Verizon is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, gender, disability or any other legally protected characteristics.
Jul 16, 2025
Full time
When you join Verizon You want more out of a career. A place to share your ideas freely - even if they're daring or different. Where the true you can learn, grow, and thrive. At Verizon, we power and empower how people live, work and play by connecting them to what brings them joy. We do what we love - driving innovation, creativity, and impact in the world. Our V Team is a community of people who anticipate, lead, and believe that listening is where learning begins. In crisis and in celebration, we come together - lifting our communities and building trust in how we show up, everywhere & always. Want in? Join the . Payroll Consultant understands basics of common local country payroll requirements and demonstrates a fundamental understanding of the payroll processing operations and key performance indicators that drive business. Role demonstrates an understanding of the payroll processing tools (ERP, HR and Payroll, and time reporting) and the ability to use these appropriately to perform their tasks supporting New Hires, Terminations, Special Pay, Deductions and Banking. In addition, this role must demonstrate a basic understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and basic understanding of organizational industry standards specific internal control concepts and principles. In addition to the responsibilities identified above this position is responsible for supporting and providing internal customer support for the transactions supported as well as general payroll inquiries through various Customer Service channels. The candidate must have intimate knowledge and experience of customer service, be able to express empathy, and speak clearly and concisely, with both a polite and friendly attitude at all times, in both verbal and written communications. Service Level Objectives are set and monitored with this position. The candidate must be able to manage support of these inquires in parallel with their other duties. Scope of responsibilities include but is not limited to the following: What you'll be doing: Gathering, deriving and processing inputs to the payroll vendor to support the gross to net calculation. Processing of the payroll data in accordance with the prescribed timetables Verification of payroll output and review with Payroll Associate Director Prepare and deliver payroll reports within the specified timeframes To ensure net payments are made on time Completion of payroll reconciliation Produces accurate and effective information using simple queries and reporting tools (e.g., minimal table joins and conditional clauses needed). Works to support the team as assigned, enabling the business through technology enhancements. Focuses on implementing standardized and simplified processes. Performs detailed verification, review and preparation of payroll updates as required from vendor interface files, self-service or manual updates. Defined processing timeline schedules must be achieved to ensure the timely and accurate recording of all employee transactions. Works closely with the payroll provider(s) and local HR to ensure local compliance practices are being followed and all employment tax, government and local filings are being submitted in a timely manner. This includes all year end activities and BIK reporting Supports all customer service channel SLA's, activities and key contact to ensure regular updates are maintained as it relates to processes, changes and/or announcements to assist in maintaining up-to-date information available to both customers and staff. Identifies the need for special adhoc queries to assist in completing appropriateness review of fluctuation deviations from standard processing flow or expected results. Support activities in support of testing changes impacting transactional processing that are the result of system upgrades, enhancements or changes brought about from policy, processing changes, vendor or legal review. Supports internal and external audit compliance. Seeks out continuous process efficiencies or improvements Understands the end-to-end functional processes as well as how the functional processes integrate with the overall end-to-end payroll processes. What we're looking for You'll need to have: Bachelor's degree or relevant experience Experience in HRMS/Payroll Processing/Timekeeping system applications Fluency in English both written and spoken. Experience of processing payroll within an EMEA Country. Even better if you have one or more of the following: Strong interpersonal skills Certified Payroll Professional Certification or FPC. Strong experience with Workday HR System and Payroll processing responsibilities and system applications. Specifically in the area of Payroll Operations and employee data maintenance. Experience with end-to-end payroll processing requirements. Understanding of year end processing procedures and payroll rules. Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office. Strong Customer Service skills (both oral and written). Finance Operations experience desirable, preferably Payroll. Knowledgeable on Core HR and Payroll data elements. Good organizational, time management and communication skills. General understanding of required compliance with legal, regulatory, and financial requirements governing functional tasks and activities. Ability to multi task, support day to day activities while managing customer inquiries. Languages - Dutch, French, Italian and German would be an advantage. If Verizon and this role sound like a fit for you, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every "even better" qualification listed above. Where you'll be working In this hybrid role, you'll have a defined work location that includes work from home and assigned office days set by your manager. Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Equal Employment Opportunity Verizon is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, gender, disability or any other legally protected characteristics.
Personal Tax Manager / Private Client Tax Manager - SUPERB ROLE McGinnis Loy Associates is proud to be working with a fast-growing and highly entrepreneurial Accountancy Practice who have seen vast growth over the last five years and are now looking for a Personal Tax Manager to join their growing team in South West London. Reporting to the Personal Tax Director, the role would ideally suit an ATT Qualified or ACA/ACCA Qualified tax specialist from a Top100 or Regional Accountancy practice, or a Tax Boutique. You will be coaching junior members of the team, reviewing complex personal tax computations and you should be able to demonstrate both strong compliance & advisory expertise. Key duties include: Reviewing multiple personal tax returns within agreed service levels and quality standards, identifying additional tax planning opportunities Alongside the Partner, leading work on complex personal tax advisory projects and dealing directly with clients Generating new leads and winning new personal tax clients through the firms current client base and business development Managing your own portfolio of 150+ self-employed, private estates and family/business-related personal tax clients Dealing with basic and complex tax queries on behalf of clients, and preparation of client meeting notes for the team Planning and reviewing work carried out by team juniors to ensure personal tax work is completed within timeframes and budget Completing appraisals for all Tax members of staff to enhance their effectiveness Assisting with tax efficient family structures and with IHT/CGT re-balancing for tax planning purposes that are HMRC-compliant Liaising directly with clients and HMRC regarding personal tax matters on the phone and in person, and others in the tax and audit departments Identifying changes in UK Tax legislation and how this may impact the portfolio Ensuring the quality of personal tax work is done to agreed cost and timescales To be considered for the Personal Tax Manager role, you should ideally be seeking a move to an accountancy practice where wider responsibilities and a broader client base will be made available to you. Knowledge and experience of reviewing personal tax computations, dealing with some complex tax advisory issues and managing a diverse UK client portfolio is required. You should ideally have ATT and/or ACA/ACCA Qualification and you should be proficient in staff management, coaching & training, dealing with demanding clients and HMRC questions. With excellent team working skills and relationship building skills, you should be able to help develop new and existing Tax business, work well under pressure yet still deliver on time and budget. On offer is a salary up to £65,000 depending on experience + excellent benefits including 25 days holiday, corporate pension scheme and healthcare. To apply for the position or for more information, please contact McGinnis Loy Associates (Reading) Office by telephone or via email at McGinnis Loy Associates is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy, in accordance with the Employment Agencies Act. Follow us on or check our Linked-In company profile
Dec 08, 2022
Full time
Personal Tax Manager / Private Client Tax Manager - SUPERB ROLE McGinnis Loy Associates is proud to be working with a fast-growing and highly entrepreneurial Accountancy Practice who have seen vast growth over the last five years and are now looking for a Personal Tax Manager to join their growing team in South West London. Reporting to the Personal Tax Director, the role would ideally suit an ATT Qualified or ACA/ACCA Qualified tax specialist from a Top100 or Regional Accountancy practice, or a Tax Boutique. You will be coaching junior members of the team, reviewing complex personal tax computations and you should be able to demonstrate both strong compliance & advisory expertise. Key duties include: Reviewing multiple personal tax returns within agreed service levels and quality standards, identifying additional tax planning opportunities Alongside the Partner, leading work on complex personal tax advisory projects and dealing directly with clients Generating new leads and winning new personal tax clients through the firms current client base and business development Managing your own portfolio of 150+ self-employed, private estates and family/business-related personal tax clients Dealing with basic and complex tax queries on behalf of clients, and preparation of client meeting notes for the team Planning and reviewing work carried out by team juniors to ensure personal tax work is completed within timeframes and budget Completing appraisals for all Tax members of staff to enhance their effectiveness Assisting with tax efficient family structures and with IHT/CGT re-balancing for tax planning purposes that are HMRC-compliant Liaising directly with clients and HMRC regarding personal tax matters on the phone and in person, and others in the tax and audit departments Identifying changes in UK Tax legislation and how this may impact the portfolio Ensuring the quality of personal tax work is done to agreed cost and timescales To be considered for the Personal Tax Manager role, you should ideally be seeking a move to an accountancy practice where wider responsibilities and a broader client base will be made available to you. Knowledge and experience of reviewing personal tax computations, dealing with some complex tax advisory issues and managing a diverse UK client portfolio is required. You should ideally have ATT and/or ACA/ACCA Qualification and you should be proficient in staff management, coaching & training, dealing with demanding clients and HMRC questions. With excellent team working skills and relationship building skills, you should be able to help develop new and existing Tax business, work well under pressure yet still deliver on time and budget. On offer is a salary up to £65,000 depending on experience + excellent benefits including 25 days holiday, corporate pension scheme and healthcare. To apply for the position or for more information, please contact McGinnis Loy Associates (Reading) Office by telephone or via email at McGinnis Loy Associates is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy, in accordance with the Employment Agencies Act. Follow us on or check our Linked-In company profile
Personal Tax Senior / Private Client Tax Senior - SUPERB ROLE McGinnis Loy Associates is proud to be working with a growing independent Accountancy Practice who are looking for a Personal Tax Senior / Private Client Tax Senior to join their Tax team in Central Reading. Reporting to the Personal Tax Manager, the role would ideally suit an ATT or CTA Qualified tax professional, or someone Qualified By Experience. You will be coaching junior staff, preparing & reviewing personal tax returns, and you should be able to demonstrate some basic Personal Tax advisory expertise and knowledge. Key duties include: Processing & submitting personal tax returns and reviewing non-complex tax returns within agreed service and quality standards Managing a varied portfolio of HNWI's, contractors, self-employed, business owners and non-residents (approx. 220 individuals) Assisting with HMRC tax investigations and dealing with valid tax claims (entrepreneurs relief, VCT/EIS relief) Working with wealthy families and SME business owners to help reduce tax liabilities where possible Liaising directly with clients regarding Personal tax matters/queries on the phone and in person Assisting the Personal Tax Manager in overseeing a number of graduate-level tax staff Ensuring that the quality of personal tax work is done to agreed cost and timescales, and adhering to the Firm's quality standards. Liaising with the Personal Tax Director to ensure that work is completed within budget and within HMRC tax deadlines To be considered for the Personal Tax Compliance role you should ideally be seeking a move to an Accounting Firm where wider responsibilities and a broader HNWI client base will be made available to you. Knowledge and experience of preparing & submitting personal tax computations, dealing with various personal tax/private client issues, and being able to manage your own personal tax portfolio is required. With excellent team working skills and relationship building skills, you should be able to help develop new and existing business, work well under pressure yet still deliver on time and budget. On offer is a salary up to £50,000 (depending on experience and qualification) + excellent benefits including flexible working, 25 days holiday, pension scheme and healthcare. To apply for the personal tax senior / private client senior position or for more information, please contact McGinnis Loy Associates (Reading) Office by telephone or via email at McGinnis Loy Associates is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy, in accordance with the Employment Agencies Act. Follow us on or check our Linked-In company profile
Dec 08, 2022
Full time
Personal Tax Senior / Private Client Tax Senior - SUPERB ROLE McGinnis Loy Associates is proud to be working with a growing independent Accountancy Practice who are looking for a Personal Tax Senior / Private Client Tax Senior to join their Tax team in Central Reading. Reporting to the Personal Tax Manager, the role would ideally suit an ATT or CTA Qualified tax professional, or someone Qualified By Experience. You will be coaching junior staff, preparing & reviewing personal tax returns, and you should be able to demonstrate some basic Personal Tax advisory expertise and knowledge. Key duties include: Processing & submitting personal tax returns and reviewing non-complex tax returns within agreed service and quality standards Managing a varied portfolio of HNWI's, contractors, self-employed, business owners and non-residents (approx. 220 individuals) Assisting with HMRC tax investigations and dealing with valid tax claims (entrepreneurs relief, VCT/EIS relief) Working with wealthy families and SME business owners to help reduce tax liabilities where possible Liaising directly with clients regarding Personal tax matters/queries on the phone and in person Assisting the Personal Tax Manager in overseeing a number of graduate-level tax staff Ensuring that the quality of personal tax work is done to agreed cost and timescales, and adhering to the Firm's quality standards. Liaising with the Personal Tax Director to ensure that work is completed within budget and within HMRC tax deadlines To be considered for the Personal Tax Compliance role you should ideally be seeking a move to an Accounting Firm where wider responsibilities and a broader HNWI client base will be made available to you. Knowledge and experience of preparing & submitting personal tax computations, dealing with various personal tax/private client issues, and being able to manage your own personal tax portfolio is required. With excellent team working skills and relationship building skills, you should be able to help develop new and existing business, work well under pressure yet still deliver on time and budget. On offer is a salary up to £50,000 (depending on experience and qualification) + excellent benefits including flexible working, 25 days holiday, pension scheme and healthcare. To apply for the personal tax senior / private client senior position or for more information, please contact McGinnis Loy Associates (Reading) Office by telephone or via email at McGinnis Loy Associates is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy, in accordance with the Employment Agencies Act. Follow us on or check our Linked-In company profile
Senior Associate PQE: 3 years + Term: Permanent Working hours: Full-time Team: Tax Location: Any of our National locations The firm A leading UK law firm with a network of offices from the South Coast to Scotland, working together as one national team. An innovative practice and the first top 50 law firm to achieve "Platinum Standard" Investors in People, our values and culture are not just words on our website but are the heartbeat of the firm. The lack of barriers between departments, a real lack of hierarchy, zero tolerance for arrogance makes Shoosmiths a fantastic place to work. The team We have a thriving, dynamic four-partner tax and incentives team based in London, Reading, Birmingham and Solent. The work of our team can broadly be divided into four categories: Share schemes/ incentives: we design and implement a broad range of incentivisation schemes including EMI and unapproved options, growth shares, cash-based schemes and employee benefit trusts for a range of private and public company clients. Our clients consist of both UK companies and overseas companies looking to set up incentive arrangements for their UK employees, directors and/or advisors. We also advise on the exercise and restructuring of those schemes in the context of venture capital, M&A and private equity deal structuring. Our share schemes/ incentives practice also assists our employment team with employment tax matters, including taxation of termination payments, internationally mobile employees, taxation of benefits, payroll queries, etc. Corporate: we support our national team of over 100 corporate lawyers. We commonly advise on the tax implications of private equity transactions and transaction structuring, M&A, tax planning for management teams, reorganisations and restructuring including debt restructuring and demergers and advice on joint venture projects. Venture capital: we have one of the UK's leading VCT/EIS tax practices and, as such, a significant proportion of our time is dedicated to advising investors and, in some cases, individual shareholders on their qualifying investments. We structure and restructure investments to ensure compliance and frequently engage with HMRC to seek advance assurances and to pre-empt the impact of the continuously evolving legislative framework in this area. Real estate: as a firm we employ over 200 real estate practitioners. We support those practitioners by advising on Stamp Taxes, VAT, capital allowances, the CIS and direct taxes. We have a large number of developer clients for whom we structure large scale projects, giving rise to complex real estate tax issues. The role Our dynamic and ambitious Share Schemes/ Incentives team (which sits within our Tax team) are looking to grow and recruit a Share Schemes/ Incentives Solicitor to join the team in any of our offices. We have a thriving employee incentives practice led by Dan Sharman who joined us in June 2022 and Dan is keen to grow the practice further to support Shoosmiths' market leading VC and PE practices. You will have the opportunity to work on a full spectrum of incentives work. get the opportunity to forge relationships with clients, both internal and external, and the role offers genuine opportunities for career progression. The role is open to all 3+ pqe Solicitors who wish to specialise in share schemes/ incentives, although as the incentives practice sits within the wider tax team, there will be opportunities to assist with other tax work if you wish. You will ideally be currently practising as an incentives specialist, or spend a large part of your current role advising on incentives matters. Equal opportunities Our approach to our people is underpinned by our approach to diversity, inclusion and well being. Our ambition is to build a diverse and ambitious workforce that reflects all backgrounds and talents, and a workplace that is supportive and inclusive, recognises and nurtures talent, and has a strong sense of community between colleagues. This means that everyone who either applies to or works for the firm is treated equally, whatever their gender, age, ethnic origin, nationality, marital status, disability, sexual orientation or religious beliefs.
Dec 02, 2022
Full time
Senior Associate PQE: 3 years + Term: Permanent Working hours: Full-time Team: Tax Location: Any of our National locations The firm A leading UK law firm with a network of offices from the South Coast to Scotland, working together as one national team. An innovative practice and the first top 50 law firm to achieve "Platinum Standard" Investors in People, our values and culture are not just words on our website but are the heartbeat of the firm. The lack of barriers between departments, a real lack of hierarchy, zero tolerance for arrogance makes Shoosmiths a fantastic place to work. The team We have a thriving, dynamic four-partner tax and incentives team based in London, Reading, Birmingham and Solent. The work of our team can broadly be divided into four categories: Share schemes/ incentives: we design and implement a broad range of incentivisation schemes including EMI and unapproved options, growth shares, cash-based schemes and employee benefit trusts for a range of private and public company clients. Our clients consist of both UK companies and overseas companies looking to set up incentive arrangements for their UK employees, directors and/or advisors. We also advise on the exercise and restructuring of those schemes in the context of venture capital, M&A and private equity deal structuring. Our share schemes/ incentives practice also assists our employment team with employment tax matters, including taxation of termination payments, internationally mobile employees, taxation of benefits, payroll queries, etc. Corporate: we support our national team of over 100 corporate lawyers. We commonly advise on the tax implications of private equity transactions and transaction structuring, M&A, tax planning for management teams, reorganisations and restructuring including debt restructuring and demergers and advice on joint venture projects. Venture capital: we have one of the UK's leading VCT/EIS tax practices and, as such, a significant proportion of our time is dedicated to advising investors and, in some cases, individual shareholders on their qualifying investments. We structure and restructure investments to ensure compliance and frequently engage with HMRC to seek advance assurances and to pre-empt the impact of the continuously evolving legislative framework in this area. Real estate: as a firm we employ over 200 real estate practitioners. We support those practitioners by advising on Stamp Taxes, VAT, capital allowances, the CIS and direct taxes. We have a large number of developer clients for whom we structure large scale projects, giving rise to complex real estate tax issues. The role Our dynamic and ambitious Share Schemes/ Incentives team (which sits within our Tax team) are looking to grow and recruit a Share Schemes/ Incentives Solicitor to join the team in any of our offices. We have a thriving employee incentives practice led by Dan Sharman who joined us in June 2022 and Dan is keen to grow the practice further to support Shoosmiths' market leading VC and PE practices. You will have the opportunity to work on a full spectrum of incentives work. get the opportunity to forge relationships with clients, both internal and external, and the role offers genuine opportunities for career progression. The role is open to all 3+ pqe Solicitors who wish to specialise in share schemes/ incentives, although as the incentives practice sits within the wider tax team, there will be opportunities to assist with other tax work if you wish. You will ideally be currently practising as an incentives specialist, or spend a large part of your current role advising on incentives matters. Equal opportunities Our approach to our people is underpinned by our approach to diversity, inclusion and well being. Our ambition is to build a diverse and ambitious workforce that reflects all backgrounds and talents, and a workplace that is supportive and inclusive, recognises and nurtures talent, and has a strong sense of community between colleagues. This means that everyone who either applies to or works for the firm is treated equally, whatever their gender, age, ethnic origin, nationality, marital status, disability, sexual orientation or religious beliefs.
