Bookkeeper / Payroll

Robert Half are recruiting for Temporary Payroll‑focused Bookkeeper to support a Southampton‑based organisation during a busy period.

This role is primarily payroll‑led, with bookkeeping duties supporting the payroll and wider finance function.

Key Responsibilities:

End‑to‑end payroll processing (weekly and/or monthly) Processing starters, leavers, and payroll changes

Calculating pay, deductions, overtime, SSP/SMP Submitting payroll to HMRC (RTI)

Handling payroll queries from employees

Preparing and submitting P45s, P60s and P11Ds

Pension contributions and auto‑enrolment administration

Supporting payroll reconciliations Light bookkeeping duties including:

Bank reconciliations Posting payroll journals

Assisting with VAT returns (where required)

About You:

Highly accurate with excellent attention to detail

Able to work independently and hit payroll deadlines

Immediately available or on short notic...