Payroll Assistant

Portfolio Payroll Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Portfolio Payroll Limited is recruiting a Payroll Assistant for an internationally renowned educational institution in London. The role focuses on delivering an accurate payroll service for employees and freelance staff in a manual environment.

You will handle hourly and weekly timesheets, amendments, payslips and deductions, and support year-end tasks such as P11Ds and P60s. A meticulous, proactive communicator is essential for success.

Qualifications

• Experience in payroll processing, preferably in a timesheet-heavy environment.
• Knowledge of payroll legislation and compliance.
• Meticulous attention to detail with excellent organisational skills.
• Confident communication to liaise with staff and managers.
• Proactive attitude to improve payroll efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Input and process timesheet-based payroll data accurately.
• Manage overtime, adjustments and variable pay elements.
• Prepare and distribute payslips with accurate deductions.
• Support year-end processes (P11Ds and P60s).
• Respond to employee queries with clear payroll guidance.
• Contribute to payroll systems and process improvements.

Skills

Payroll processing

Payroll legislation understanding

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Proactive problem solving

Job description

Portfolio Payroll are pleased to be working with a longstanding and highly respected client, within the education sector that are looking to a motivated and ambitious Payroll Assistant.

Are you passionate about payroll and looking for a unique opportunity to work with a prestigious organisation? This is an internationally renowned educational institution, is seeking a meticulous and driven Payroll Assistant to join their team.

The Role

As a Payroll Assistant, you will play a crucial role in delivering an efficient and accurate payroll service for their employees and freelance staff.

Working within a complex manual payroll environment, you will manage a wide range of responsibilities, including processing hourly and weekly timesheets, handling amendments, and ensuring compliance with payroll regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Accurately input and process timesheet-based payroll data for a diverse workforce.
• Manage and verify overtime, adjustments, and variable pay elements.
• Assist in the preparation and distribution of payslips, ensuring all deductions are accurate and timely.
• Support the Payroll Manager with year-end processes, including P11Ds and P60s.
• Respond to employee queries, providing clear and professional guidance on payroll matters.
• Contribute to the improvement of payroll systems and processes.

About You

• Experience in payroll processing, ideally in a timesheet-heavy environment.
• An understanding of payroll legislation and compliance.
• Meticulous attention to detail with excellent organisational skills.
• Confident communication skills to liaise effectively with staff and managers.
• A proactive attitude, eager to solve problems and enhance payroll efficiency.

Why Join?

Be part of a creative and collaborative environment where no two days are the same. You'll be involved in supporting a this payroll team and they will teach, train and mentor - this opportunity offers great growth and development

50882LWR1

INDPAYS

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