Payroll Executive

TPF Recruitment; Maidstone; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexible start & finish times

Training & development

Job summary

TPF Recruitment is representing a well-established accountancy practice in Maidstone seeking a Payroll Executive to deliver accurate, timely payroll services for a diverse client portfolio. You will work within a supportive payroll team, handling end-to-end payroll processes and building strong client relationships while ensuring compliance with current legislation.

Key duties include inputting payroll data, processing statutory payments, year-end reporting, auto-enrolment compliance, and

Responsibilities

• Input payroll data, run audit and validation checks, interface 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 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

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: (phone number removed)