Payroll Specialist: Accurate, On-Time Pay & Compliance

Newsquest; Southampton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Holiday buy scheme

Pension plan

Employee Helpline

Perks & discounts

Team building days

Volunteer charity day

Birthday off

Gym membership

Cycle to Work

Eye care

Retail discounts

Structured career progression

Job summary

Newsquest Media Group in Southampton is seeking a Payroll Administrator to join our established payroll team. You will handle payroll processing, HMRC submissions, pension administration, and reconciliations to ensure employees are paid accurately and on time.

You will work closely with the Group Payroll Manager, maintain confidential records, and contribute to process improvements. A payroll background and strong numerical skills are essential for success in this fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Payroll processing experience
• Solid understanding of PAYE and NI regulations
• Strong numerical accuracy and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management

Responsibilities

• Process monthly payrolls accurately and within deadlines.
• Deliver a high-quality payroll service to employees and managers across the business.
• Complete payroll reconciliations and manage third-party payments.
• Ensure payroll data is accurate and maintained within payroll systems.
• Process BACS payments as part of each payroll cycle.
• Submit payroll information to HMRC, ensuring compliance and accuracy.
• Administer statutory payments including SSP and SMP.
• Support Pension Auto Enrolment processes and pension administration.
• Maintain employee payroll records and audit trails.
• Produce and distribute payroll documentation (payslips, P45s).
• Collaborate with colleagues to meet payroll deadlines and year-end schedules.

Skills

Payroll administration

PAYE regulations

Numerical accuracy

Communication skills

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

HMRC tools

Job description

Newsquest Media Group in Southampton is seeking a Payroll Administrator to join our established payroll team. You will handle payroll processing, HMRC submissions, pension administration, and reconciliations to ensure employees are paid accurately and on time.

You will work closely with the Group Payroll Manager, maintain confidential records, and contribute to process improvements. A payroll background and strong numerical skills are essential for success in this fast-paced environment.