Payroll Executive

Are you an experienced Payroll Executive looking for your next challenge? We're recruiting on behalf of our client for a fantastic opportunity to join a busy and supportive payroll team in Portsmouth, where you'll manage your own portfolio of clients and deliver an efficient, accurate payroll service.

This is a client-focused role that offers plenty of variety, giving you the opportunity to oversee the full payroll cycle while building strong relationships with clients and ensuring compliance with the latest payroll legislation. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and take pride in delivering a high standard of service, this could be the perfect next step in your payroll career.

Key Responsibilities

Process end-to-end payrolls for a portfolio of clients, ensuring all deadlines are met.
Accurately process starters, leavers, salary changes, overtime, bonuses and statutory payments.
Manage workplace pensions, including auto-enrolment and pension submissions.
Complete RTI submissions and year-end payroll processes.
Carry out payroll validation checks to ensure accuracy before final processing.
Respond to payroll enquiries from clients, HMRC and third-party providers.
Maintain accurate payroll records and employee data.
Monitor payroll legislation and implement relevant changes where required.
Support colleagues within the payroll team to ensure an excellent service is delivered to clients.
Build positive working relationships with clients, acting as a trusted point of contact for payroll-related queries.
Skills & Experience

Previous end-to-end payroll experience, ideally gained within a bureau or accountancy practice.
Good working knowledge of PAYE, payroll legislation, pensions and auto-enrolment.
Experience processing statutory payments and maintaining payroll compliance.
Confident using payroll software and Microsoft Office applications.
Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
Able to manage multiple deadlines within a busy environment.
A professional and customer-focused approach with excellent communication skills.
A proactive team player who enjoys delivering a high-quality payroll service.
What’s On Offer

Hybrid working to support a healthy work-life balance.
Annual leave entitlement, including bank holidays, plus your birthday off.
Flexible working options.
Employee Assistance Programme with wellbeing support and 24/7 GP access.
Employee discounts and lifestyle benefits.
Ongoing training and development to support your career progression.
The opportunity to join a collaborative team within a well-established organisation.

How to Apply
If you're ready for your next opportunity in payroll and are looking to join a supportive team where your skills and experience will be valued, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with your CV and one of our consultants will be in touch to discuss the role further.

If you know someone suitable for this role, share the word and through our referral scheme receive up to £250! for full details on all Permanent, Temporary and Contract career opportunities we are actively seeking candidates for. Recruiting on the basis of Talent, we are committed to supporting and promoting diversity in the workplace and consider all applications. Any salary advertised is for search purposes only. If you have not heard from us within 7 days you will have not been successful on this occasion, however, we would welcome your application for alternative vacancies