Payroll Administrator

Portfolio Payroll Limited; Alderley Edge; On-site; GBP 28,800 - 35,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary up to £32k

Progression pathway

Supportive team environment

Exposure to weekly and monthly payroll

Career stability

Job summary

Portfolio Payroll Limited is partnering with a growing construction business to recruit a Payroll Assistant on a permanent basis. You will work closely with the Payroll Supervisor and Payroll Officer, supporting day-to-day payroll processing and employee lifecycle changes.

You will assist with reporting, reconciliations, and wider payroll administration to gain excellent all-round exposure across weekly and monthly payrolls.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years' payroll experience.
• ITrent system experience desirable, however not essential.
• A strong understanding of payroll processes and the importance of confidentiality.
• Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach.
• Someone eager to learn, develop, and grow within the business.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day running of payroll.
• Assist in the preparation and processing of multiple payrolls.
• Support employee lifecycle changes and payroll data accuracy.
• Assist with reporting, reconciliations, and wider payroll administration.

Skills

Payroll experience

Attention to detail

Confidentiality awareness

Eager to learn

Tools

ITrent

Job description

Portfolio Payroll is working with a successful and growing construction business to recruit a Payroll Assistant on a permanent basis.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with payroll experience who is looking to develop their career within a supportive, close-knit team.

Working closely with the Payroll Supervisor and Payroll Officer, you'll play an important supporting role in the day‑to‑day running of payroll, you'll be involved in the preparation and processing of multiple payrolls, supporting employee lifecycle changes, and ensuring payroll data is accurate and compliant. You'll also assist with reporting, reconciliations, and wider payroll administration, giving you excellent all‑round payroll exposure.

Desirable skills and attributes:

• At least 2 years' payroll experience
• ITrent system experience desirable however not essential
• A strong understanding of payroll processes and the importance of confidentiality
• Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach
• Someone eager to learn, develop, and grow within the business

What's on offer:

• Competitive salary up to 32,000 depending on experience
• Clear progression pathway
• Supportive, friendly team environment
• Exposure to both weekly and monthly payrolls
• Long‑term career stability within a well‑established construction business

If this sounds like your next step, apply now or call and ask for Lidya to find out more.