Payroll Executive

TPF Recruitment; Chatham; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexible start times

Professional development

Competitive salary

Job summary

TPF Recruitment's client, a well-established accountancy practice across the UK, is seeking a Payroll Executive to deliver accurate payroll services for a varied client portfolio. You will join a supportive payroll team, handling end-to-end processes and ensuring compliance with current legislation.

The role emphasises attention to detail, client relationship building, and proactive problem solving. Hybrid working, ongoing training, and a competitive salary are on offer; you will liaise with

Qualifications

• At least 1 year payroll experience, ideally in practice or bureau/client-facing environment.
• Experience managing end-to-end payroll, including pensions, benefits, and statutory payments.
• Strong attention to detail with high accuracy across manual and system-based work.
• Ability to prioritise, organise and manage multiple tasks independently.
• Customer-focused, with confidence handling queries via phone and email.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to perform manual payroll calculations and understand payroll legislation.

Responsibilities

• Input payroll data and run audit checks, interfacing with GL and pension systems.
• Monitor and process statutory payments (SSP, SMP, etc).
• Complete year-end payroll reporting where applicable.
• Maintain and update time and attendance systems (BMS).
• Manage end-to-end payroll processing including auto-enrolment for a portfolio of clients.
• Respond to payroll queries, acting as a trusted client contact.
• Provide support for payroll enquiries and peer reviews of outputs.
• Build relationships with clients, HMRC and third-party providers.
• Communicate effectively across the payroll function and wider business.

Skills

Payroll experience

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Tools

BMS

Job description

Our client is a well-established and highly regarded accountancy practice with a strong presence across the UK. Known for delivering high-quality services to a diverse client base, they offer a collaborative working environment, excellent career development opportunities, and a strong team culture.

The Role

As a Payroll Executive, you will play a key role in delivering accurate and timely payroll services to a varied portfolio of clients. Working as part of a supportive payroll team, you will manage end-to-end payroll processes while building strong client relationships and ensuring compliance with current legislation.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Input payroll data as required, including running audit and validation checks and interfacing with General Ledger and pension systems
• Monitor and process statutory payments, including SSP, SMP, and other entitlements
• Complete year-end payroll reporting where applicable
• Maintain and update time and attendance systems (BMS)
• Manage end-to-end payroll processing, including auto-enrolment compliance, for a portfolio of clients
• Respond to payroll related queries, acting as a trusted point of contact for clients
• Provide support for payroll enquiries
• Perform peer reviews of payroll outputs
• Support general administrative tasks and contribute to the wider payroll team
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, internal teams, HMRC, and third-party providers
• Communicate effectively across the payroll function and wider business

Requirements

• Minimum of one year's payroll experience, ideally within a practice or bureau/client facing environment
• Experience managing end-to-end payroll processes, including pensions, benefits, and statutory payments
• Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy across both manual and system-based work
• Ability to prioritise, organise and manage multiple tasks independently
• Customer focused, with confidence handling queries via phone and email
• Adaptable and comfortable working in a changing environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proven ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Solid understanding of payroll legislation and auto-enrolment requirements
• Ability to perform manual payroll calculations

Benefits

• Salary is competitive - please enquire for more information
• Excellent ongoing training and professional development
• Hybrid working
• Flexible start & finish times
• For more information on the benefits or salary on offer, please contact Luke Harrison on: