Looking for a role where your attention to detail and payroll know how are genuinely valued? Here’s your chance to join a leading payroll team in Portsmouth, where you’ll be the go-to person for all things payroll. If you thrive on accuracy, enjoy being the trusted advisor for clients, and want to work in a supportive, collaborative team, this could be your next move. With a competitive salary, a permanent contract, and a clear path to develop your expertise, this is a role where your skills will make a real impact.Reporting to the Payroll Hub Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Ensuring the accurate and timely delivery of client payrolls to agreed deadlines
• Inputting payroll data, running audit and validation checks, and interfacing data to General Ledger and Pensions systems
• Monitoring and processing statutory payments such as SSP and SMP
• Managing year-end reporting and payroll changes to time and attendance systems
• Administering the end-to-end payroll process and auto enrolment compliance for a portfolio of clients
• Acting as first line support for pay queries and peer checking payrolls
• Handling payroll-related enquiries from clients and building strong relationships with offices, HMRC, and third-party providers
• Keeping up to date with payroll legislation and industry changes through independent research

What you will need:

• Previous payroll administration experience (minimum one year) in a busy, service-driven environment, ideally within a bureau setting
• End-to-end payroll processing experience, including pensions, benefits, and statutory payments
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail across both manual and systems-based work
• Ability to coordinate, prioritise, and multitask with minimal supervision
• Strong customer focus and confidence handling queries by phone and email
• Adaptability to a highly changeable environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Knowledge of payroll legislation, processing, and auto enrolment regulations
• Ability to manually calculate payroll

What you will get:

• Permanent, full-time position (37.5 hours per week) based in Portsmouth
• Competitive salary of £27,500–£29,500 per year
• Office-based role with a collaborative team environment
• Access to a workplace pension scheme
• Opportunity to develop your payroll expertise and become a trusted advisor

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