Senior Payroll Administrator

The Portfolio Group; Manchester, Nottingham; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Shield

Pension scheme

Group life insurance

Cycle to Work

Travel Season Ticket loan

Eye care

On-site gym

Fruit at office

Discount platform perks

Birthday day off

Job summary

Portfolio Group in Manchester is seeking a Senior Payroll Administrator to own the end-to-end processing of complex client payrolls. This is an office-based role in a collaborative team focused on delivering excellence within a growing payroll division.

You will manage complex payrolls, input data, handle statutory payments and FPS/EPS submissions, while maintaining confidentiality and meeting strict deadlines. UK payroll expertise and strong IT skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of UK payroll legislation and tax regulations, CIPP qualified or qualified by experience.
• 5 years’ service in a bureau environment.
• Strong IT skills and adaptability to new payroll systems including Excel.

Responsibilities

• Accurately manage the most complex client payrolls.
• Input payroll related data to the system, generate reports and maintain schedules.
• Process statutory pay and deductions (PAYE, NI, Pensions).
• Process SSP and SMP and other company statutory pays.
• Ensure accuracy and confidentiality throughout payroll cycles.
• Calculate salary adjustments, back-pay and holiday pay.
• Submit FPS and EPS, and manage P11Ds/payrolled benefits as needed.
• Act as escalation point for complex queries and deputise for the Outsourced Payroll Manager.
• Coordinate internal training within the Payroll Admin team.

Skills

UK payroll knowledge

Attention to detail

Excellent IT skills

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

CIPP qualification or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Payroll software

Job description

With high-spec offices in Central Manchester, you’ve the opportunity to join an ambitious, growing team who are passionate about delivering excellence and eager to excel. This is your chance to be part of something special from the ground up & help us build and shape a young division that’s set to become an industry leader in outsourced payroll services!

As the Senior Payroll Administrator, you will take ownership of and be responsible for the end-to-end processing of complex client payrolls under your purview. With an excellent eye for detail and the ability to work to strict deadlines, you will have the opportunity to hone your existing payroll skills and grow with the business.

This is an office-based role, and for good reason! Being in our office full-time means you’ll be surrounded by a supportive team where collaboration is key. You’ll learn from experienced colleagues, share knowledge, problem-solve together, and build the camaraderie that makes challenging work enjoyable. In payroll, having your team around you to bounce ideas off, ask questions, and celebrate wins together makes all the difference!

A bit about you

• Deep understanding of UK payroll legislation and tax regulations, being either CIPP qualified or qualified by experience.
• 5 years’ service in a bureau environment
• Excellent IT skills, with the ability to quickly adapt to new HR and Payroll systems and other products, such as Microsoft Excel.
• High level of communication skills and the ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Building and maintaining positive client relationships.
• The willingness to learn new skills and step out of your comfort zone.
• The ability to become a brand ambassador

What you’ll be doing

• Accurately manage the most complex client payrolls
• Inputting payroll related data to the payroll system, generating reports and maintaining the client schedule.
• Processing of statutory related pay and deductions, including PAYE, National Insurance and Pensions.
• Processing of company/statutory related pay and deductions, including SSP and SMP etc.
• Ensuring accuracy within the payroll process and maintaining client communication and confidentiality throughout.
• Calculation and processing of salary adjustments, back-pay, overpayments, and holiday pay.
• FPS and EPS submissions, alongside P11Ds/payrolled benefits where needed.
• Act as point of escalation for complex queries on the Payroll Admin team
• Deputise for the Outsourced Payroll Manager
• Coordinate internal training within the Payroll Admin team, alongside Onboarding Team Leader

What’s in it for you?

The offers a fantastic benefits package that shows they truly value their people:

• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays & a day off on your birthday &; increasing after 2 & 5 years
• Access to Health Shield
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Pension scheme contribution increasing to 5% after 5 years; service and 7% after 7 years; service
• Group life insurance
• Refer a friend scheme
• On-site gym & discounted Pace Health Club membership (gym & spa treatments)
• Eye care contribution
• Free fruit (office-based staff)
• Cycle 2 Work scheme (after probation)
• Travel Season Ticket loan scheme
• Milestone recognition
• Discount platform perks including Manchester City centre parking, First Bus Travel Club Membership, Microsoft Home User programme, Anglian Home Improvements, and food & drink discounts at Revolution De Cuba and more!

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