Payroll Administrator

Portfolio Group; Stockport; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Flexible start and finish time

31 days holidays + holiday buy scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Portfolio Group, in partnership with an Accountancy practice in Stokeport, is seeking a Senior Payroll Technician to reinforce their established team and support an expanding payroll function.

The role focuses on payroll processing, ledger related tasks and stakeholder liaison, with opportunities to develop leadership within a growing finance team.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in AP, AR and Payroll.
• AAT qualification desirable.
• Sage 50 knowledge desirable.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Team player.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining accurate financial records including sales and purchase ledger.
• Reconcile accounts and resolve discrepancies efficiently.
• Process invoices, credit notes, and payments accurately and promptly.
• Maintain effective communication with internal teams and external stakeholders to resolve any credit control issues.
• Process payments, including new starters, leavers, and absences.
• Assist with bank reconciliations and general ledger postings.
• Provide administrative support to the finance team as required.

Skills

Leadership

Attention to detail

Team player

Payroll knowledge

Education

AAT qualification

Tools

Sage 50

Job description

Portfolio Payroll is working alongside an Accountancy practice based in Stokeport who are looking to add a Senior Payroll Technician to their established team. They are growing and are looking for an experienced candidate in payroll.

Key Duties/Tasks:

• Assist in maintaining accurate financial records including sales and purchase ledger.
• Reconcile accounts and resolve discrepancies efficiently.
• Process invoices, credit notes, and payments accurately and promptly.
• Maintain effective communication with internal teams and external stakeholders to resolve any credit control issues.
• Process payments, including new starters, leavers, and absences.
• Assist with bank reconciliations and general ledger postings.
• Provide administrative support to the finance team as required.

Experience and Qualifications

• Previous experience in AP, AR and Payroll
• AAT qualification desirable
• Sage 50 knowledge desirable
• Strong leadership skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Team player

Benefits

• Salary up to £34,000
• Free parking
• Flexible start and finish time
• 31 days holidays plus holiday buy scheme
• Cycle to work Scheme and many more