Payroll Executive

TPF Recruitment; Chartham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Holiday allowance

Christmas bonus

Staff recruitment bonus

Employee assistance

Eye test vouchers

Cycle to work

Study support

Study leave

Training & development

Gym card

Team events

Mentoring

Local discounts

Job summary

TPF Recruitment is recruiting for a Payroll Executive on behalf of a respected Canterbury practice. The role covers end-to-end payroll processing, client liaison, and HMRC interactions, with a clear path to CIPP accreditation.

We’re seeking proactive individuals who communicate confidently, work well in a team and take ownership of payroll accuracy. A growth mindset and staff development are core to the role.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills and a team-first approach.
• Build relationships with colleagues and clients.
• Willingness to develop payroll knowledge and progress (CIPP).

Responsibilities

• Deliver a high-quality payroll service to a varied client portfolio.
• Prepare payrolls accurately and on time.
• Liaise with HMRC and clients to resolve payroll queries.
• Support ongoing payroll bureau activities and client care.

Skills

Communication

Team player

Education

UCAS points 120

Job description

TPF Recruitment is delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a well-established and highly respected practice based in Canterbury, who are looking for a full-time Payroll Executive to join their expanding Payroll Bureau team.

About the role

As a Payroll Executive, you'll play a key part in delivering a smooth and personable payroll service to a varied portfolio of clients. From preparing payrolls to liaising directly with HMRC, you'll be involved in every stage of the process, ensuring accuracy, efficiency and exceptional client care.

This isn't just a numbers-driven role - it's an opportunity to understand how businesses work, build meaningful client relationships and ensure every detail is right. The firm is committed to your development and will fully support you in working towards your CIPP qualification.

What we're looking for

We're seeking proactive individuals who think ahead, communicate confidently and aren't afraid to get stuck in. You'll have a growth mindset, a willingness to challenge yourself and a drive to continually improve.

You'll bring energy, accuracy and a collaborative spirit, thriving in a team-focused environment. Rather than simply delivering tasks, you'll aim to solve problems - thinking commercially and practically to find the right solutions for clients.

Requirements

Strong communication skills and a team-first approach are essential. You'll build relationships that matter, with both colleagues and clients, helping to deliver real and lasting impact.

Qualifications required

• Minimum of 120 UCAS points or equivalent.

Benefits

What's on offer

• Competitive salary
• 28 days' holiday (including Bank Holidays) plus 2 additional days at Christmas
• Christmas bonus
• Staff recruitment and client introduction bonuses
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Eye test vouchers and annual flu jab
• Cycle to work scheme
• A genuinely supportive, growth-minded culture
• Friendly and collaborative team environment
• Diverse and valued client base
• Fully funded training and study support
• Study leave in addition to annual holiday
• Six-monthly pay reviews while trainingEarly client interaction and partner exposure
• A network of study buddies and mentoring
• Internal training and professional development updates
• Local discount and gym card
• Team sports and charity events
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