Payroll & Accounts Officer

CMA Recruitment Group; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Hybrid working model

Paid professional development (CIPP/A向

Job summary

CMA Recruitment Group is seeking a Payroll & Accounts Officer in Portsmouth, Hampshire, offering a hybrid work model. You will manage end-to-end payroll for 125 staff across multiple entities, ensuring accuracy and compliance with payroll legislation, while coordinating international payroll with local providers.

The role also supports broader transactional finance tasks, with development opportunities and a 4% employer pension contribution. Salary is dependent on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in payroll administration across multiple entities.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Proficient with BrightPay and ERP systems (SAP).
• Solid payroll background with accounts experience desirable.
• Adaptable and detail-oriented with process improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

• Managing end-to-end payroll for 125 employees across multiple group entities, ensuring accuracy and compliance with legislation.
• Administering payroll data including onboarding, leavers and changes, while reconciling payroll accounts.
• Coordinating payroll operations for international subsidiaries through local payroll providers.
• Supporting transactional finance activities outside of payroll to streamline processes.

Skills

Payroll administration

Multi-entity environment

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Process improvement

Education

CIPP/AAT desirable

Tools

BrightPay

SAP ERP

Job description

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.

What will the Payroll & Accounts Officer role involve?

• 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 P11Ds, 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

Suitable Candidate for the Payroll & Accounts Officer vacancy:

• 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

Additional benefits and information for the role of Payroll & Accounts Officer:

• 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