Payroll Assistant

Portfolio Payroll Limited; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 17,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established organisation in the manufacturing sector is seeking a Payroll Assistant to join their team in Leeds on a permanent basis. The role involves coordinating monthly payroll cycles, ensuring data accuracy, and collaborating with HR and Finance colleagues. Ideal candidates will have experience in busy payroll settings, strong numerical skills, and proficiency in Excel. This position offers a salary of up to £20,000, hybrid working arrangements, and 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays.

Benefits

Salary up to £20,000 DOE

Hybrid working 2 days in the office

25 days holidays plus banks

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Experience ideally within a large or multi-site business.
• Ability to work independently and stay on top of deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process multiple monthly payrolls.
• Support with pension and salary sacrifice queries.
• Respond to payroll-related queries and meet SLAs.

Skills

Experience in a busy payroll environment

Confident numerical skills

Good working knowledge of Excel

Ability to prioritize effectively

Proactive attitude

Job description

Portfolio Payroll is collaborating with a well–established organisation in the manufacturing sector to recruit a Payroll Assistant on a permanent basis. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Payroll Professional to join a respected organisation who is rewarding and supportive.

About the Role

You’ll be part of a busy payroll service that supports a large UK workforce. The position involves coordinating monthly payroll cycles, ensuring data is complete and correct, and working closely with colleagues across HR and Finance. Accuracy, organisation and the ability to stay on top of deadlines will be key to succeeding in this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and process multiple monthly payrolls
• Track cut‑offs and chase outstanding information to keep each cycle on schedule
• Work with HR colleagues to gather starter, leaver and change information
• Carry out manual checks on tax, NI and statutory deductions when required
• Support with pension and salary sacrifice queries
• Handle legislative submissions and ensure statutory tasks are completed on time
• Assist with issuing payslips, P60s and other employee documentation
• Support with reconciliations and data validation for payroll changes
• Contribute to year‑end tasks, including benefits reporting where needed
• Respond to payroll‑related queries via the team inbox/helpline and meet agreed SLAs

Desirable skills and attributes

• Experience working in a busy payroll environment, ideally within a large or multi‑site business
• Confident numerical skills and a strong eye for detail
• Able to work independently, prioritise effectively and stay on top of deadlines
• Good working knowledge of Excel and general Microsoft Office tools
• A proactive attitude, willingness to learn and the ability to work well as part of a team

What's on offer

• Salary up to 20,000 DOE
• Hybrid working 2 days in the office
• 25 days holidays plus banks
• Flexible working hours
• Many more

If this sounds like your next best opportunity, apply directly or call on (phone number removed) and ask for Lidya to discuss the role further.

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