Payroll Supervisor / Manager

CMA Recruitment Group; Havant; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable accounting firm in Havant is seeking an experienced Payroll Supervisor / Manager to join their team. You will manage the end-to-end payroll for clients, oversee CIS submissions, and support a small payroll team. Strong payroll experience and knowledge of UK legislation are essential. The position offers a friendly culture, career progression opportunities, and a supportive working environment.

Benefits

Friendly, team-oriented culture

Career progression opportunities

Supportive leadership environment

Qualifications

• Strong payroll experience within a bureau or multi-client environment is essential.
• Previous supervisory or management experience is desirable.
• Confident communicator with a strong client-service focus.

Responsibilities

• Managing and processing end-to-end payroll for clients.
• Overseeing CIS submissions and processing.
• Supervising and supporting a small payroll team.

Skills

Strong payroll experience

Knowledge of CIS processing

Excellent attention to detail

Proactive approach to problem-solving

Confident communicator

Up-to-date knowledge of UK payroll legislation

Experience using payroll software

Tools

Sage Payroll

BrightPay

Job description

Overview

Are you an experienced payroll professional looking to take the next step in your career? An established and growing independent firm of accountants based in Waterlooville is seeking a Payroll Supervisor / Manager to join their friendly and professional team. This firm prides itself on its long-standing client relationships and supportive working culture, offering payroll services to a wide portfolio of businesses, including CIS and contractor payrolls.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a progressive and reputable practice where your expertise will be valued, and your career can develop within a supportive and collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Managing and processing end-to-end payroll for a portfolio of clients on a weekly, fortnightly, and monthly basis
• Overseeing CIS submissions and processing
• Supervising and supporting a small, experienced payroll team
• Managing RTI and pension submissions, ensuring compliance with HMRC and auto-enrolment legislation
• Acting as the first point of contact for client payroll queries and delivering a high standard of service
• Keeping up to date with payroll legislation changes and implementing them as required
• Supporting the onboarding of new clients and ensuring smooth payroll transitions
• Working closely with other departments to ensure cohesive client service

Suitable Candidate

• Strong payroll experience within a bureau or multi-client environment is essential
• Previous supervisory or management experience is desirable, but experienced senior payroll professionals ready for the next step will also be considered
• Knowledge of CIS processing is advantageous
• Excellent attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving
• Confident communicator with a strong client-service focus
• Up-to-date knowledge of UK payroll legislation
• Experience using payroll software (e.g., Sage Payroll, BrightPay, or similar)

Additional benefits and information

• Friendly, team-oriented culture with regular staff events
• Career progression opportunities in a growing firm. Supportive leadership and working environment

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