Payroll Administrator

Accountancy Matters; Hartley Wintney; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accounting firm in Hartley Wintney is seeking a Payroll Administrator to join their team. The role involves managing payroll for multiple clients and ensuring compliance with regulations. Ideal candidates will have payroll qualifications, practical experience, and a strong desire to grow within the firm. The position offers a salary of £28,000 and includes numerous benefits such as 25 days of holiday and training opportunities.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Training and advancement opportunities

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Strong work ethic with commitment to excellence.
• Ambition to grow and progress in a senior role.
• Must reside within a 30-minute commute of Hartley Wintney.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, input, check, and process payroll for multiple clients.
• Manage auto-enrolment processes and upload pension contributions.
• Ensure timely production of payslips and HMRC reporting.
• Handle payroll-related queries from clients.

Skills

Payroll qualification or equivalent

1-2 years of hands-on experience in payroll

Practical knowledge of BrightPay payroll software

Job description

Recruiting - Payroll Administrator

Accountancy Matters offers a complete outsourced accounting solution to golf clubs, golf centres, and golf & country clubs across the UK. Our specialist team of bookkeepers and accountants operates from our Hampshire office in the village of Hartley Wintney, as well as our Midlands office in Lichfield, Staffordshire.

We are seeking an experienced Payroll Administrator to join our dedicated team in Hampshire. Working alongside our four Finance Managers based at our head office, you will be part of a small but growing and adaptable team, committed to delivering exceptional service to our clients. This role will suit an individual with a strong work ethic who is eager to grow personally and professionally within a supportive environment.

Package & Benefits

• Salary £28,000
• Contracted 35 hours per week (Monday to Friday)
• Training and advancement opportunities
• Free on-site parking : office located in the beautiful village of Hartley Wintney
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Immediate Start

Position Overview

We are seeking a diligent and experienced Payroll Administrator to join our growing team. In this role, you will work across multiple entities and collaborate closely with stakeholders to ensure payroll is processed accurately, efficiently, and to the highest standard. You will be part of a dedicated finance team committed to delivering a best‑in‑class service.

In addition to managing the full payroll lifecycle, you may also be required to support the wider accounts function at key times of the month, including tasks such as purchase invoice processing and bank reconciliations.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, input, check, and process payroll for multiple clients / entities
• Manage auto‑enrolment processes and upload pension contributions accurately
• Ensure timely production of payslips, RTI submissions, FPS / EPS filings, and HMRC reporting
• Maintain and update payroll records, including starters, leavers, and contractual changes
• Administer statutory payments such as SSP, SMP, SPP, and associated documentation
• Handle payroll‑related queries from clients, providing clear and professional support
• Complete and submit all year‑end processes, including P60s and P11Ds
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure payroll aligns with financial and compliance requirements

About You – Candidate Profile

• Payroll qualification (or equivalent), or currently working towards completion
• 1–2 years of hands‑on experience within the full payroll lifecycle
• Practical knowledge of BrightPay payroll software.
• Ambition to grow and progress into a more senior role
• Reside within a 30‑minute commute of our Hartley Wintney office
• 100% office‑based position – must have own transport

If you are a proactive professional with a commitment to excellence and want to work within a successful and supportive team, we would love to hear from you