Payroll Officer

We're working closely with a busy, well-established business just outside Petersfield who need an experienced Payroll Officer to support them through an interim period. Joining a friendly and down-to-earth team, you'll take ownership of delivering a reliable, accurate payroll service, ensuring employees are paid correctly and on time, while keeping everything compliant and well organised behind the scenes.

What will the Payroll Officer role involve?

• Managing the end-to-end payroll process, ensuring accuracy and timely payments
• Processing timesheets and variable pay, flagging discrepancies and resolving queries
• Administering payroll changes, deductions and statutory adjustments
• Handling RTI submissions and supporting year-end processes in line with HMRC requirements
• Acting as a key point of contact for payroll queries, providing clear and practical guidance

Suitable Candidate for the Payroll Officer vacancy

• Proven experience running end-to-end UK payroll
• Confident working with timesheets, variable pay and statutory payments (SSP, SMP, SPP)
• Strong understanding of HMRC reporting, including RTI
• Comfortable managing pensions and auto-enrolment processes
• Detail-focused, organised and able to prioritise in a busy environment
• Confident using payroll systems and maintaining accurate, GDPR-compliant records

Additional benefits and information for the role of Payroll Officer

• Immediate start with an ongoing interim assignment
• Supportive team environment with clear processes in place
• Opportunity to step into a busy role and make an immediate impact
• Office based, 37.5 hours per week, although applicants seeking reduced hours will also be considered
• Hourly rate dependent on experience

CMA complies with all relevant UK legislation and doesn't discriminate on any protected characteristics.