Payroll Administrator

Portfolio Credit Control; Manchester; On-site; GBP 28,800 - 35,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Clear progression pathway

Supportive team environment

Long-term career stability

Job summary

Portfolio Credit Control is seeking a Payroll Assistant based in Manchester. This permanent position offers a great opportunity for individuals with payroll experience who want to advance their careers within a supportive environment.

You will assist in processing payroll, ensuring data compliance, and aiding in reporting and wider payroll administration. The salary is competitive, up to £32,000, based on experience, with clear pathways for progression.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years’ payroll experience.
• Strong understanding of payroll processes and confidentiality.
• Experience with ITrent system is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day running of payroll.
• Prepare and process multiple payrolls.
• Assist with reporting and reconciliations.
• Ensure payroll data is accurate and compliant.

Skills

Payoll experience

Attention to detail

Methodical approach

Eagerness to learn and develop

Tools

ITrent system

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