Payroll Administrator/Senior

CMA Recruitment Group; Blendworth; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Office-based role

Increasing holiday entitlement

Career progression

Supportive team

Training & qualifications

Salary dependent on experience

Job summary

CMA Recruitment Group in Horndean, Hampshire is recruiting for a Payroll Administrator / Senior Payroll Administrator to support a busy payroll team and a portfolio of diverse clients. You will ensure accurate payroll processing with HMRC/CIS compliance and provide responsive client service.

The role uses Brightpay software and offers an office-based environment with opportunities for career progression within a growing practice and a supportive team focused on staff wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Proven payroll management experience in an accountancy practice or payroll bureau.
• Strong knowledge of HMRC compliance, CIS, and payroll legislation.
• Experience with Brightpay or similar payroll software.
• Excellent time management and ability to prioritise workload.

Responsibilities

• Manage detailed payroll calculations for a diverse client portfolio.
• Liaise with clients and internal teams to resolve payroll queries.
• Support team with technical payroll issues and process improvements.
• Use Brightpay to process payroll runs accurately and on time.
• Stay updated on payroll legislation and implement updates.
• Contribute to continuous improvement to boost efficiency and client satisfaction.

Skills

Payroll experience

HMRC compliance

CIS schemes

Time management

Communication

Process improvement

Detail oriented

Tools

Brightpay

Job description

Join a reputable and well-established firm of accountants based in Horndean, Hampshire known for its client-focused approach and dedicated team environment. This thriving practice values innovation, professional growth, and excellence. Recognised for steady growth and staff development, the firm offers a rewarding environment with excellent benefits and clear opportunities for career progression.

This is an exciting opportunity for Payroll Administrators or Senior Payroll Administrators to become a key part of a busy payroll team, supporting a portfolio of complex payroll clients and ensuring operational accuracy while delivering outstanding service.

What will the Payroll Administrator / Senior role involve?

• Managing detailed, payroll calculations for diverse clients, ensuring full compliance with HMRC and CIS regulations
• Liaising with clients and internal teams to resolve payroll queries efficiently and professionally
• Supporting team members with technical payroll issues and process improvements
• Using Brightpay payroll software to process payroll runs accurately and timely
• Keeping abreast of industry legislation and implementing relevant updates to payroll procedures
• Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing payroll efficiency and client satisfaction

Suitable Candidate for the Payroll Administrator / Senior vacancy:

• Proven experience in managing payroll functions, ideally within an accountancy practice or payroll bureau
• Strong understanding of HMRC compliance, CIS schemes, and payroll legislation
• Proficiency in Brightpay payroll software or similar systems
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritise workload effectively
• Strong communication skills to liaise confidently with clients and team members
• Ability to identify process improvements and work collaboratively to implement best practices
• A professional, proactive attitude with a keen eye for detail and accuracy
• Demonstrates a commitment to ongoing professional development and technical excellence

Additional benefits and information for the role of Payroll Administrator / Senior:

• Office-based working environment
• Increasingholiday entitlement with length of service
• Opportunities for career progression within a growing practice
• Supportive team environment focusing on staff wellbeing
• Investment in your training and professional qualifications
• Salary dependent on experience

doesn't discriminate on any protected characteristics.