Practice - Trainee Payroll Administrator

Location Eastleigh
Discipline: Accounting
Contact name: Carly Dunn

Contact email: carly@supreme-ss.com
Job ref: 4475

Trainee Payroll Administrator – Eastleigh | £24,000 - £28,000 | Full-Time

Kickstart your payroll career with a dynamic and professional accountancy practice in Eastleigh, offering hands-on experience, career progression, and comprehensive staff development.

Salary: £24,000 - £28,000 (depending on experience)
Location: Eastleigh, Hampshire
Hours: Full-Time

Why Join This Firm?

  • Competitive salary with flexible working hours

  • Full study support and opportunities for professional progression

  • Friendly, collaborative, and professional office environment

  • Access to benefits including pension, life assurance, private medical insurance, cycle to work scheme, electric car scheme, and free parking

  • 20 days’ annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, with entitlement increasing with service

  • Participate in social and team activities such as football and netball

Key Responsibilities

As a Trainee Payroll Administrator, you will:

  • Prepare and run weekly/monthly payrolls accurately for clients using IRIS Payroll Professional or Staffology

  • Complete payroll journals for posting to the Nominal Ledger

  • Prepare monthly and annual HMRC returns (FPS, EPS, EYUs)

  • Deduct pension contributions and manage auto-enrolment services

  • Deal efficiently with internal and external payroll queries from clients and HMRC

  • Provide accurate reports and client communications regarding PAYE liabilities

  • Set up new payrolls and provide technical guidance on payroll matters

  • Support junior team members with payroll queries and processes

Requirements

  • Ideally 2 years’ previous payroll experience (bureau experience not essential)

  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy

  • Positive, can-do attitude with willingness to learn

  • Excellent organisational and communication skills

  • Competent in Microsoft Office and payroll software

  • Ability to work independently and meet deadlines under pressure

About the Firm

A friendly, professional, and collaborative accountancy practice in Eastleigh, employing over 70 staff across a wide variety of roles. The firm emphasizes staff development, career progression, and work-life balance, providing an engaging and supportive environment for ambitious payroll and accounting professionals.

How to Apply

For more information or to submit your application, please contact:

Carly Dunn – Divisional Talent Manager
T: 07706 309 606
E: carly@supreme-ss.com