Payroll Administrator

The Portfolio Group Inc.; Manchester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Health Shield

EAP

Pension scheme

Group life insurance

Refer a friend scheme

Eye care

Travel Season Ticket loan

Milestone recognition

Discount platform perks

Free fruit

Job summary

The Portfolio Group Inc. in Manchester is seeking a Payroll Administrator to join a growing outsourced payroll team.

You will handle accurate and timely payroll processing for a portfolio of SME clients using our software solutions. This office-based role requires solid end-to-end payroll experience, up-to-date knowledge of UK legislation, and strong client communication to explain gross to net calculations and resolve data queries.

Qualifications

• Solid end-to-end payroll experience and up-to-date knowledge of UK legislation, statutory payments, auto enrolment rules, and PAYE regulations.
• Experience in outsourced payroll or bureau environment is advantageous.
• Office-based role with collaborative team surroundings.

Responsibilities

• Deliver accurate and timely payroll processing for a portfolio of SME clients.
• Apply payroll processing checklists and ensure activities are completed on schedule.
• Manage auto enrolment and pensions administration for clients.
• Explain gross to net calculations and resolve data queries with clients.

Skills

Payroll accuracy

End-to-end payroll

UK legislation

Client communication

Organization

Growth mindset

Bureau experience

Job description

Payroll Administrator (51585GOR4) Manchester, England

Salary: GBP28000 - GBP35000 per annum

Portfolio are proud to be exclusively representing, an award-winning cloud-based HR management solution with a reputation for excellence. As part of a global Group, the business is experiencing impressive year-on-year growth and are expanding their dynamic Payroll division - looking for a Payroll Administrator.

With high-spec offices in Central Manchester, you’ve the opportunity to join an ambitious, growing team who are passionate about delivering excellence and eager to excel. This is your chance to be part of something special from the ground up & help us build and shape a young division that’s set to become an industry leader in outsourced payroll services!

As a Payroll Administrator, you’ll be at the heart of our client service delivery, ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing for a portfolio of SME clients. You’ll become a trusted expert in payroll, helping businesses manage one of their most critical functions with confidence and precision.

This is an office-based role, and for good reason! Being in our office full-time means you'll be surrounded by a supportive team where collaboration is key. You'll learn from experienced colleagues, share knowledge, problem-solve together, and build the camaraderie that makes challenging work enjoyable. In payroll, having your team around you to bounce ideas off, ask questions, and celebrate wins together makes all the difference!

A bit about you:

• Passionate about accuracy: You take pride in getting payroll right, every single time. Details matter to you, and you love the satisfaction of error-free submissions.
• Knowledgeable & up-to-date: You have solid end-to-end payroll experience and stay current with UK legislation, statutory payments, auto enrolment rules, and PAYE regulations.
• Client-focused & communicative: You build positive relationships easily and can confidently explain gross to net calculations, resolve data queries, and guide clients through payroll challenges.
• Organised & deadline-driven: You thrive working to processing schedules, managing multiple client payrolls, and ensuring everything runs like clockwork.
• Growth-minded: You’re open to feedback, eager to develop your skills, and excited about growing alongside a division that’s going places!
• Bureau experienced (ideally): Previous experience in an outsourced payroll or bureau environment is a real advantage; you understand the pace, the variety, and the client service expectations.

What you’ll be doing:

• Delivering accurate and timely payroll processing for your client portfolio, ensuring gross to net calculations are completed through our software solutions.
• Following our comprehensive Payroll Processing Checklist to ensure every activity is carried out flawlessly and on schedule.
• Managing auto enrolment and pensions administration for clients on a periodic basis.
• Applying your knowledge of statutory payments, tax regulations, and UK payroll legislation.
• Liaising with clients to resolve data queries and confidently explaining payroll changes.
• Working with common payroll documentation including MatB1s, P45s, New Starter Checklists, Court Orders, and more.
• Ensuring all transactions are peer-checked for accuracy and embracing continuous learning and development.

What’s in it for you?

The offers a fantastic benefits package that shows they truly value their people:

• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays & a day off on your birthday &; increasing after 2 & 5 years
• Access to Health Shield
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Pension scheme contribution increasing to 5% after 5 years; service and 7% after 7 years; service
• Group life insurance
• Refer a friend scheme
• Eye care contribution
• Free fruit (office-based staff)
• Travel Season Ticket loan scheme
• Milestone recognition
• Discount platform perks including Manchester City centre parking, First Bus Travel Club Membership, Microsoft Home User programme, Anglian Home Improvements, and food & drink discounts at Revolution De Cuba and more!