Payroll Assistant – Part-Time, Flexible & Detail‑Oriented

Portfolio Credit Control; England; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working pattern

Public sector payroll experience

Job summary

The Portfolio Group are recruiting on behalf of a client for a Payroll Assistant to join a busy payroll team in the public sector. This part-time, 12-month fixed term contract offers the chance to deliver end-to-end payroll accuracy and timeliness, while supporting with statutory payments and pension tasks.

You will work in a friendly environment with a focus on attention to detail and customer service. The ideal candidate will have previous payroll experience at an assistant or administrative

Qualifications

• Previous payroll experience at assistant or administrative level.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
• Team player able to work with stakeholders.
• Comfortable handling queries and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Public sector payroll experience is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist with monthly payroll processing.
• Input and check payroll data (starters, leavers, changes).
• Support with statutory payments (SSP, SMP, etc.).
• Handle payroll queries professionally.
• Maintain accurate employee records.
• Support pension administration tasks as required.

Skills

Payroll experience

Attention to detail

Organised

Teamwork

Stakeholder communication

Job description

The Portfolio Group are recruiting on behalf of a client for a Payroll Assistant to join a busy payroll team in the public sector. This part-time, 12-month fixed term contract offers the chance to deliver end-to-end payroll accuracy and timeliness, while supporting with statutory payments and pension tasks.

You will work in a friendly environment with a focus on attention to detail and customer service. The ideal candidate will have previous payroll experience at an assistant or administrative