via reed · 16 June 2026 ·7 days ago

Payroll Officer

CMA Recruitment Group
Petersfield Contract GBP 35,100 – 43,875
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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.

This is a hands-on role in a fast-paced environment, so it would suit someone who enjoys getting stuck in, spotting anomalies early, and keeping things running smoothly.

Based within a friendly team, this interim role is focused on delivering a dependable, accurate payroll service, supporting employees and managers with timely responses, and ensuring compliance across key payroll deadlines. In a culture that prioritises quality and straightforward communication, you’ll bring your organisation and payroll expertise to a busy operational environment.

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

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