Payroll Administrator - Part time

Newsquest; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Workplace Pension

Discounts at retail outlets

Team training days

Pro-rata holiday + your birthday off

Career progression

Discount vouchers

Gym membership discount

Cycle to Work scheme

Mental Health Support

Eye test vouchers

Volunteer day

Job summary

Newsquest Media Group is seeking an experienced Payroll Administrator to join our People team on a part-time permanent contract at our Southampton office, with hybrid working and 30 hours per week. You will ensure accurate monthly payroll processing, liaise with pension and HMRC, manage BACS tasks, and support payroll controls while maintaining confidentiality.

The role suits detail‑driven professionals with strong Excel, Word and Outlook skills and prior payroll or related administration

Qualifications

• Experience in payroll or a related administrative role with attention to detail
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Knowledge of PAYE, NI, and statutory payments including SMP/SSP
• Understanding of court orders, deduction orders, and benefits in kind is beneficial
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities

Responsibilities

• Deliver a high-quality payroll service, ensuring accuracy and compliance
• Manage monthly payrolls, including BACS processing and HMRC submissions
• Reconcile payroll data and process third-party payments
• Support pension auto-enrolment assessments and compliance
• Ensure payroll risk controls and procedures are followed
• Collaborate with colleagues to meet payroll deadlines
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to best practices in payroll processing

Skills

Payroll experience

Office software

PAYE/NI knowledge

Court orders knowledge

Organisational skills

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Payroll Administrator - Part time

Application Deadline: 31 October 2026

Department: People

Employment Type: Permanent - Part Time

Location: Southampton

Compensation: £22,000 - £24,000 / year

Description

Payroll Officer Part-time Location: Southampton / Hybrid - 30 hours per week

We are looking for an experienced Payroll Administrator to join our team on a part-time permanent contract at Newsquest Media Group, one of the UK’s leading media companies. This role is ideal for someone with a keen eye for detail, strong organisational skills, and experience in payroll or a related administrative role.

As part of our payroll team, you will ensure the accurate and timely processing of monthly and lunar payrolls, reconciliations, and third-party payments while ensuring compliance with payroll regulations.

There will be an expectation to work from the Southampton office with the team, with remaining hours to be worked from home.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver a high-quality payroll service, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Manage monthly and lunar payrolls, including BACS processing and HMRC submissions.
• Reconcile payroll data and process third-party payments.
• Support pension auto-enrolment assessments and compliance.
• Ensure payroll risk controls and procedures are followed.
• Collaborate with colleagues to meet payroll deadlines.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to best practices in payroll processing

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Experience working in payroll or a strong administrative background with excellent attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Knowledge of PAYE, NI, statutory payments (SMP, SSP), and pension auto-enrolment.
• Understanding of court orders, deduction orders, and benefits in kind is beneficial.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively

Benefits

• Workplace Pension
• Perks & Discounts at various retail outlets
• Opportunities for team building and training days
• Pro-rata holiday allowance + statutory bank holidays + your birthday day off!
• Structured career progression, ongoing training, and personal performance reviews
• Discount Vouchers
• Discounted Gym membership
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Mental Health Support via Lifeworks
• Eye test vouchers plus £50 towards new glasses.
• Annual Volunteer Charity day

Newsquest Media Group is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all community sections regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Our recruitment process will consist of various stages and activities, as part of our commitment to fairness to all applicants, we will take into account any adjustments that could help you.