Payroll Manager

Payrolljobsboard; England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services provider in Waterlooville seeks a detail-oriented Payroll Manager to take full ownership of payroll delivery, ensuring compliance and accuracy. The role includes managing payroll processes, handling employee queries, and supporting HR and Finance. Required experience includes payroll management and knowledge of PAYE and pensions. This position offers a competitive salary with benefits including private medical insurance and professional growth opportunities.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Paid birthday leave

Staff discount platform

Qualifications

• Experience in payroll management in a regulated environment.
• Ability to manage employee payroll queries.
• Confident with financial data and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Run and submit payroll accurately and on time.
• Prepare journals and reconciliations.
• Manage pensions and auto-enrolment.

Skills

Payroll management experience

Deep knowledge of PAYE

Knowledge of pension systems

Excel proficiency

Power BI skills

Education

CIPP certification

Part/Full qualified accountant (ACCA or CIMA)

Job description

Are you a detail-oriented Payroll Manager looking to make an impact in a growing business?

If you enjoy working with both systems and people, this could be your perfect next step.

Where do you fit in?

You’ll take full ownership of payroll delivery—ensuring it runs smoothly, accurately, and in line with all regulations. From managing monthly processes and maintaining the payroll system to handling PAYE, pensions, benefits and audits, you’ll be a key link between HR and Finance.

You’ll also provide valuable insights into headcount, cost planning, and payroll data to support smarter decisions and continuous improvement.

You’ll be

Running and submitting payroll
Preparing journals and reconciliations
Managing pensions and auto-enrolment
Supporting year-end reporting (P60s, P11Ds)
Handling employee payroll queries with clarity and confidentiality

With solid payroll management experience gained from a regulated environment,you’ll be part of a supportive, knowledgeable team, within a group that values clarity, accountability, and collaboration.

What’s in it for you?

A competitive salary + benefits including private medical insurance, paid birthday leave, and a staff discount platform

A busy, varied role within a small knowledgeable team in an expanding business

Professional growth within a positive, customer focused environment. You’llbe part of a team that prioritises excellent client outcomes

What do you need to succeed:

You’ll be an experienced payroll manager, or senior payroll administrator (No.2) in a SME business (preferably in financial services or another regulated industry. You’ll be CIPP certified and or/ a part/full qualified accountant (ACCA or CIMA)

Deep knowledge of PAYE, NIC, pensions, year-end reporting, and skilled in payroll systems and Excel Preferably, you’ll havePower BI skills rather than having deep knowledge

Confident working with financial data, planning cycles, and cost centre reporting, with clear communication, discretion, and collaborative approach

We work 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday. You’ll be based from our Waterlooville officewith hybrid working available after successful completion of your initial training period.

Who are Hurst Point Group?What do we do?

This position is withArgentis Group Limited– an Independent Financial Advice firm, authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority, owned by Hurst Point Group. We have one mission at our core: giving our clients confidence in their finances.We offer a broad range of wealth management and financial planning services to our clients, ranging from large scale investors and companies to individuals and small businesses.

We’re looking for talented people to join our teams, to help us achieve our goals and build for the future.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all, we care passionately about our staff and are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health of all our employees.