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Payroll Supervisor
Job Posted: 8 hours ago
Salary: £ 33,000 - 40,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Southampton
Expire in: a month
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
The ideal candidate will demonstrate:
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.
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