Payroll Admin

The Portfolio Group; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Portfolio Payroll are seeking a Senior Payroll Associate to join their Peterborough team on a permanent basis. You will manage a portfolio of clients, delivering accurate payroll and pensions from start to finish.

The role requires experience in a busy payroll environment, strong attention to detail, and solid IT skills, especially Excel. Training and development opportunities are provided as part of a supportive team.

Qualifications

Responsibilities

• Process client payrolls in line with legislation and internal procedures.
• Manage payroll and Auto Enrolment services for a portfolio of clients.
• Submit payroll data to BACS and meet all compliance deadlines.
• Liaise with clients, HMRC and pension providers to resolve queries.
• Help support and mentor junior members of the payroll team.

Skills

Payroll processing

Attention to detail

Communication

Excel

BACS compliance

Tools

Paycircle

Xero

Job description

Portfolio Payroll are currently partnered with a leading chartered accountancy who are looking for a Senior Payroll Associate to join their Peterborough team on a permanent basis. You will manage a portfolio of clients, delivering accurate and timely payroll and pensions from start to finish.

Key responsibilities

• Process client payrolls in line with legislation and internal procedures.
• Manage payroll and Auto Enrolment services for a portfolio of clients.
• Submit payroll data to BACS and meet all compliance deadlines.
• Liaise with clients, HMRC and pension providers to resolve queries.
• Help support and mentor junior members of the payroll team.

About you

• Experience working in a busy payroll environment or bureau.
• Good knowledge of payroll and Auto Enrolment legislation.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
• Clear communication skills and a calm, solution-focused approach.
• Good IT skills, particularly in Excel.
• Experience with Paycircle or Xero would be advantageous but is not essential.