Payroll & Accounts Officer

Join a newly created role in a forward-thinking business in the distribution sector as a Payroll & Accounts Officer, based in Portsmouth, Hampshire. This organisation prides itself on a collaborative culture and continuous growth, offering a dynamic environment for finance professionals seeking to make an impactful contribution. The company values innovation, accountability, and employee development, and provides competitive benefits alongside an exceptionally supportive working environment.

• Managing the end-to-end payroll processes for 125 employees across multiple group entities, ensuring accuracy and compliance with legislation
• Administering payroll-related data, including employee onboarding, leavers, and changes, while reconciling payroll accounts
• Facilitating payroll compliance activities, such as PAYE, pensions, benefits, and P11
  
  Ds, with oversight of payments and BACS processing
• Coordinating payroll operations for international subsidiaries through local payroll providers
• Supporting transactional finance activities outside of the payroll cycle, aiming to streamline processes and enhance efficiency

• Strong experience in payroll administration within a multi-entity environment, ideally within distribution or manufacturing sectors
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines efficiently
• Proficient in payroll software (Brightpay preferred) and familiar with ERP systems such as SAP
• A solid background in payroll with experience of accounts being desirable
• Adaptable, detail-oriented, and eager to contribute to process improvement initiatives

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Hybrid working model promoting work-life balance
• Paid professional development (CIPP/AAT)
• 4% employer pension contribution
• Salary will be dependent on experience