Payroll & Finance Specialist

The Portfolio Group; Lingfield; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Portfolio Group (Canada) is seeking a Finance / Payroll Officer to ensure accurate payroll processing and support financial reporting in line with UK regulations. The role collaborates with HR to update records and produces monthly management reports. It also assists with year-end processes and audit preparation.

The successful candidate will have strong numeracy, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a team focused environment within the UK payroll framework.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Confidence working with numbers and handling sensitive data.
• Experience in both payroll and finance administration.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work well in a team.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end payroll processing for 300+ employees, ensuring accuracy and HMRC compliance.
• Submit monthly pension returns for different schemes.
• Submit Real Time Information (RTI) reports to HMRC and year-end submissions (P60s/P11Ds).
• Reconcile payroll accounts and produce monthly reports for senior management.
• Assist with termly and year-end financial statements and VAT returns.
• Support external audits with required documentation and cash flow management.

Skills

Payroll processing

UK payroll regulations

Financial reporting

Data integrity

Job description

Portfolio Group (Canada) is seeking a Finance / Payroll Officer to ensure accurate payroll processing and support financial reporting in line with UK regulations. The role collaborates with HR to update records and produces monthly management reports. It also assists with year-end processes and audit preparation.

The successful candidate will have strong numeracy, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a team focused environment within the UK payroll framework.