Payroll Specialist: Client Payroll & UK Compliance

Portfolio Group (Canada); Manchester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Health Shield

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Pension scheme

Group life insurance

Cycle 2 Work scheme

Travel Season Ticket loan

Discount platform perks

Eye care contribution

On-site gym

Milestone recognition

Job summary

Portfolio Group is seeking a Payroll Administrator in Manchester to join their expanding Payroll division. You will handle accurate payroll processing for SME clients, ensuring compliance with UK legislation and auto-enrolment rules.

This office-based role offers a collaborative team environment, learning from experienced colleagues, and the opportunity to grow with a dynamic, fast-growing payroll division.

Qualifications

• Passion for accuracy and detail in payroll submissions.
• Solid end-to-end payroll experience and UK legislation knowledge.
• Ability to explain gross to net and resolve data queries for clients.
• Organised and deadline-driven with multiple client portfolios.
• Willingness to develop alongside a growing payroll division.
• Outsourced payroll or bureau experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Deliver accurate and timely payroll processing for client portfolios.
• Follow the Payroll Processing Checklist to ensure flawless activity and schedules.
• Manage auto enrolment and pensions administration for clients regularly.
• Apply knowledge of statutory payments, tax regulations, and UK payroll law.
• Liaise with clients to resolve data queries and explain payroll changes.
• Work with payroll documentation (MatB1s, P45s, starter checklists, court orders).
• Ensure transactions are peer-checked and support continuous learning.

Skills

Accuracy

Payroll knowledge

Client communication

Organization

Growth mindset

Bureau experience

Job description

Portfolio Group is seeking a Payroll Administrator in Manchester to join their expanding Payroll division. You will handle accurate payroll processing for SME clients, ensuring compliance with UK legislation and auto-enrolment rules.

This office-based role offers a collaborative team environment, learning from experienced colleagues, and the opportunity to grow with a dynamic, fast-growing payroll division.