About our client\n\nOur 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.\n\nThe 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.\n\nAs 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.\n\nRole Overview\n\nOur 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.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nOversee the full processing cycle for a portfolio of weekly and monthly payrolls, ensuring accurate and timely completion.\n\nServe as the primary point of contact for payroll clients, responding quickly and professionally to queries.\n\nReview and authorise payroll calculations, statutory payments, pension deductions, and any necessary adjustments.\n\nEnsure full compliance with HMRC requirements, including RTI submissions, tax code changes, and statutory reporting.\n\nSupport new clients through onboarding, system configuration, and understanding payroll workflows.\n\nCollaborate with internal teams, accountants, bookkeepers, HR contacts, and pension providers.\n\nProduce payroll summaries, management reports, and year-end documents (P60s, P11Ds, etc.).\n\nContribute to improvements in payroll processes and assist with system migration or software changeovers.\n\nMaintain accurate records and ensure data is handled securely in line with GDPR.\n\nProvide guidance and support to junior payroll team members as needed.\n\nKey Working Relationships\n\nDirectors and senior leaders\n\nPayroll clients\n\nWider team members across the firm\n\nTax department\n\nHMRC and external bodies\n\nPerson Specification\n\nThe ideal candidate will demonstrate:\n\nSignificant payroll experience, ideally within an accountancy practice or bureau environment.\n\nStrong technical knowledge of PAYE, National Insurance, statutory payments, auto-enrolment, and UK payroll legislation.\n\nFamiliarity with Staffology and/or IRIS software (advantageous but not essential).\n\nExceptional accuracy and attention to detail.\n\nExcellent organisational skills and the ability to manage a busy, multi-client workload.\n\nConfident communication skills and a strong commitment to client service.\n\nA professional approach to handling confidential information and sensitive data.\n\nPlease apply for more information.\n\nVenture Recruitment Partners (also trading as Chilworth Partnership Ltd) is a Recruitment Agency. By applying for this role, you are authorising us as a Recruitment Agency to contact you and to provide services and information relating to job hunting activities.

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