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Payroll Executive

TPF Recruitment

Job Location:

Portsmouth - UK

Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 6 June 2026 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 3 September 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Our client is a well-established and highly regarded accountancy practice with a strong presence across the UK. Known for delivering high-quality services to a diverse client base they offer a collaborative working environment excellent career development opportunities and a strong team culture.

The Role

As a Payroll Executive you will play a key role in delivering accurate and timely payroll services to a varied portfolio of clients. Working as part of a supportive payroll team you will manage end-to-end payroll processes while building strong client relationships and ensuring compliance with current legislation.

Your responsibilities will include:

Input payroll data as required including running audit and validation checks and interfacing with General Ledger and pension systems
Monitor and process statutory payments including SSP SMP and other entitlements
Complete year-end payroll reporting where applicable
Maintain and update time and attendance systems (BMS)
Manage end-to-end payroll processing including auto-enrolment compliance for a portfolio of clients
Respond to payroll related queries acting as a trusted point of contact for clients
Provide support for payroll enquiries
Perform peer reviews of payroll outputs
Support general administrative tasks and contribute to the wider payroll team
Build and maintain strong relationships with clients internal teams HMRC and third-party providers
Communicate effectively across the payroll function and wider business

Requirements

Minimum of one years payroll experience ideally within a practice or bureau/client facing environment
Experience managing end-to-end payroll processes including pensions benefits and statutory payments
Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy across both manual and system-based work
Ability to prioritise organise and manage multiple tasks independently
Customer focused with confidence handling queries via phone and email
Adaptable and comfortable working in a changing environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proven ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
Solid understanding of payroll legislation and auto-enrolment requirements
Ability to perform manual payroll calculations

Benefits

Salary is competitive - please enquire for more information
Excellent ongoing training and professional development
Hybrid working
Flexible start & finish times
For more information on the benefits or salary on offer please contact Joseph Potter on:

Please contact Joe Potter on (tel) (mob) or via LinkedIn for a confidential conversation.

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Required Skills:

Extensive experience in end-to-end payroll processing including statutory calculations RTI and year-end procedures. Experience in managing multiple or complex payrolls. Excellent communication skills for client and statutory authority liaison. Proactive with attention to detail capable of creating and driving processes forward. Strong team player with the ability to collaborate effectively. Relevant payroll qualifications (e.g. CIPP) preferred but not essential; hands-on experience is valued. Familiarity with payroll software is advantageous; training will be provided.

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