Payroll Supervisor

Venture Recruitment Partners; Southampton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established accountancy firm in Southampton is seeking an experienced Payroll Supervisor. In this role, you will manage a diverse portfolio of payrolls, ensuring compliance with HMRC requirements and delivering exceptional service to clients. The ideal candidate will have significant payroll experience and solid knowledge of PAYE and UK payroll legislation. This position offers an opportunity to work within a supportive environment that fosters professional growth.

Qualifications

• Significant payroll experience, ideally within an accountancy practice or bureau environment.
• Strong technical knowledge of PAYE, National Insurance, statutory payments, auto-enrolment, and UK payroll legislation.
• Exceptional accuracy and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the full processing cycle for a portfolio of payrolls, ensuring accurate completion.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for payroll clients.
• Ensure compliance with HMRC requirements, including RTI submissions.

Skills

Payroll processing

Client communication

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Tools

Staffology

IRIS

Job description

About our client

Our client is a well-established accountancy firm in the Southampton area, known for fostering a supportive and people-focused working environment. Their approach centres on building strong, long-term relationships with both colleagues and clients, providing practical financial and business advice that helps clients operate more efficiently and plan for the future with confidence.

The firm works closely with business owners and directors across all stages of their lifecycle, from initial growth through to maturity, succession, and beyond. They also offer personal tax and financial planning services, ensuring individuals and families receive clear guidance and long-term security.

As part of a wider professional network, the practice benefits from access to national and international expertise, allowing it to offer enhanced resources and development opportunities to staff and clients alike.

Role Overview

Our client is looking for an experienced Payroll Supervisor to support the continued growth of their outsourced payroll bureau. This role involves managing a varied portfolio of payrolls, delivering a high standard of service, and ensuring all processes run smoothly, accurately, and compliantly. Experience with Staffology or IRIS desktop software would be an advantage, although not essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the full processing cycle for a portfolio of weekly and monthly payrolls, ensuring accurate and timely completion.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for payroll clients, responding quickly and professionally to queries.
• Review and authorise payroll calculations, statutory payments, pension deductions, and any necessary adjustments.
• Ensure full compliance with HMRC requirements, including RTI submissions, tax code changes, and statutory reporting.
• Support new clients through onboarding, system configuration, and understanding payroll workflows.
• Collaborate with internal teams, accountants, bookkeepers, HR contacts, and pension providers.
• Produce payroll summaries, management reports, and year-end documents (P60s, P11Ds, etc.).
• Contribute to improvements in payroll processes and assist with system migration or software changeovers.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure data is handled securely in line with GDPR.
• Provide guidance and support to junior payroll team members as needed.

Key Working Relationships

• Directors and senior leaders
• Payroll clients
• Wider team members across the firm
• Tax department
• HMRC and external bodies

Person Specification

• Significant payroll experience, ideally within an accountancy practice or bureau environment.
• Strong technical knowledge of PAYE, National Insurance, statutory payments, auto-enrolment, and UK payroll legislation.
• Familiarity with Staffology and/or IRIS software (advantageous but not essential).
• Exceptional accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage a busy, multi-client workload.
• Confident communication skills and a strong commitment to client service.
• A professional approach to handling confidential information and sensitive data.

Please apply for more information.