Payroll Administrator

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

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Flexible start and finish times

31 days holidays + holiday buy scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Portfolio Payroll Limited, in partnership with an accountancy practice in Stokeport, is seeking a Senior Payroll Technician to join an established team. The role focuses on payroll processing, ledgers, and credit control while supporting a growing payroll function.

The successful candidate will bring experience in AP/AR and payroll, with desirable exposure to Sage 50 and an AAT qualification. Strong leadership and meticulous attention to detail are essential for success in this position.

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

• Maintain 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

Payroll processing

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

Leadership

Attention to detail

Team player

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