Job Description
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
If you would like to find out more about this role, please apply with your CV or LinkedIn PDF. We look forward to hearing from you!We take your application seriously and WE RESPOND TO EVERY APPLICATION…because getting a job is hard enough.The Niche Partnership is acting as a recruitment business in relation to this role. The Niche Partnership complies with all relevant UK legislation and doesn't discriminate on any protected characteristics. By completing the application process, you agree to the terms outlined in our Privacy Notice and that The Niche Partnership may contact you in connection with your application in relation to The Niche Partnership providing you with work-finding services. Our Privacy Notice can be viewed under the privacy tab on our website.