Payroll and Accounts Officer

CMA Recruitment Group; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday (plus bank holidays)

Hybrid working model

4% employer pension contribution

Paid professional development (CIPPAAT

Job summary

CMA Recruitment Group in Portsmouth is recruiting a Payroll & Accounts Officer to join a forward-thinking distribution business. The role offers a hybrid working model and a collaborative finance environment designed to support development and impact.

The successful candidate will manage end-to-end payroll for 125 staff across multiple entities, ensuring accuracy, compliance and efficiency, while supporting broader accounting activities and system integrations.

Qualifications

• Experience in payroll administration across multiple entities.
• Proficient in BrightPay and familiar with SAP ERP.
• Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Experience in distribution or manufacturing sectors preferred.
• Background in payroll with accounts experience desirable.
• Detail-oriented and proactive in process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end payroll for 125 employees across multiple group entities, ensuring accuracy and compliance with legislation.
• Administer payroll-related data, including onboarding, leavers, and changes, while reconciling payroll accounts.
• Coordinate payroll compliance activities (PAYE, pensions, benefits, P11Ds) with oversight of payments and BACS processing.
• Oversee payroll operations for international subsidiaries via local payroll providers.
• Support transactional finance activities outside of payroll to streamline processes and improve efficiency.

Skills

Payroll administration

Multi-entity experience

Organizational skills

Process improvement

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Tools

BrightPay

SAP

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 (CIPPAAT)
• 4% employer pension contribution
• Salary will be dependent on experience

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