Payroll Executive

Portsmouth, United Kingdom | Posted on 23/09/2026

• Salary Competitive - Please enquire for more information
• Job Type Full time
• City Portsmouth
• Province Hampshire
• Country United Kingdom
• Postal Code PO1 1EQ

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

The Role

As a Payroll Executive, you will play akey role in delivering accurate and timely payroll services to a variedportfolio 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 checksand 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)
• Manageend-to-end payroll processing, including auto-enrolment compliance, for aportfolio of clients
• Respondto 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
• Buildand maintain strong relationships with clients, internal teams, HMRC, andthird-party providers
• Communicate effectively across the payroll function and wider business

• Minimumof one year’s 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 andsystem-based work
• Abilityto 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
• Proven ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Solid understanding of payroll legislation and auto-enrolment requirements
• Abilityto perform manual payroll calculations
• Salary is competitive - please enquire for more information
• Excellent ongoing training and professional development
• Flexible start & finish times
• For more information on the benefits or salary on offer, please contact Joseph Potter on:

We’re keen to remain the leading provider of the best accountancy talent in the South-East. We are continually exploring ways to expand our network and we know that great candidates like you can introduce us to other equally brilliant people. We’re looking to work with the best accountancy practice and tax staff in the South-East so if your friends, family, or colleagues are considering a new opportunity and can demonstrate relevant experience, we'd love to speak to them.