Payroll Administrator/Senior

CMA Recruitment Group; Horndean; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Office-based working

Holiday entitlement increase

Career progression

Staff wellbeing

Training support

Job summary

CMA Recruitment Group in Horndean, Hampshire, is recruiting a Payroll Administrator / Senior Payroll to join a busy team serving diverse clients. The role covers detailed payroll processing, HMRC/CIS compliance, and resolving payroll queries with clients and colleagues.

You will use BrightPay, support process improvement, and contribute to staff development in a friendly, office-based environment with clear opportunities for progression.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in payroll management, ideally within accountancy practice or payroll bureau.
• Strong understanding of HMRC compliance, CIS schemes and payroll legislation.
• Proficiency in BrightPay payroll software or similar systems.

Responsibilities

• Managing detailed payroll calculations for diverse clients and ensuring compliance.
• Liaising with clients and internal teams to resolve payroll queries efficiently.
• Supporting team with technical payroll issues and process improvements.
• Using BrightPay to process payroll runs accurately and timely.
• Keeping up to date with payroll legislation and implementing updates.

Skills

Payroll processing

HMRC compliance

CIS schemes

BrightPay

Time management

Communication

Process improvements

Attention to detail

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
• Increasing holiday 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

CMA complies with all relevant UK legislation and doesn't discriminate on any protected characteristics.