Payroll Assistant

Portfolio Payroll; City Of London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Portfolio Payroll is seeking a Payroll Assistant to support its busy payroll function in London. You will work closely with the Payroll Manager to ensure employees are paid accurately and on time, handling weekly and monthly cycles and data entry tasks.

Ideal candidates are detail-focused, numerate, and capable of handling sensitive information with discretion. The role offers an opportunity to grow within a supportive team and gain CIS payroll experience.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Confidence working with numbers and handling sensitive data.
• Experience in payroll or finance administration (or a desire to build a career in payroll).
• Good communication skills and the ability to work well in a team.
• Desirable: Experience with iTrent, CIS payments, or other payroll systems.

Responsibilities

• Payroll processing - Assisting with weekly and monthly payroll cycles, ensuring data is accurate and deadlines are met.
• Data entry - Inputting timesheets, new starters, leavers, and pay changes with precision.
• Compliance checks - Supporting statutory tasks including HMRC submissions, holiday pay calculations, and pension administration.
• Employee support - Responding to payroll queries and providing clear, helpful guidance.

Skills

Payroll processing

Data entry

Compliance checks

Employee support

Attention to detail

Team player

Numerical accuracy

Tools

iTrent

CIS payments

Job description

Our client is a growing communications business is looking for a Payroll Assistant to support its busy payroll function.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys accuracy, organisation, and working in a fast-moving operational environment.

The Role

You’ll work closely with the Payroll Manager to ensure all employees are paid correctly and on time. Your responsibilities will include:

• Payroll processing - Assisting with weekly and monthly payroll cycles, ensuring data is accurate and deadlines are met.
• Data entry - Inputting timesheets, new starters, leavers, and pay changes with precision.
• Compliance checks - Supporting statutory tasks including HMRC submissions, holiday pay calculations, and pension administration.
• Employee support - Responding to payroll queries and providing clear, helpful guidance.

What You’ll Bring

• Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Confidence working with numbers and handling sensitive data.
• Experience in payroll or finance administration (or a desire to build a career in payroll).
• Good communication skills and the ability to work well in a team.
• Desirable: Experience with iTrent, CIS payments, or other payroll systems.

Why This Role Stands Out

• Fast-paced environment with plenty of learning opportunities.
• Exposure to CIS payroll and complex operational processes.
• Supportive team with clear progression routes into wider payroll responsibilities.

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The Portfolio Group are acting on behalf of our client in recruiting for this position.