Senior Payroll Administrator Office-Based Complex UK Payroll

Portfolio Payroll Limited; Manchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Health Shield

EAP

Pension scheme

Group life insurance

Refer a friend

On-site gym

Eye care

Cycle to Work

Travel Season Ticket loan

Milestone recognition

Discount platform

Job summary

Portfolio Payroll Limited in Manchester is seeking a Senior Payroll Administrator to lead end-to-end processing for complex client payrolls, ensuring accuracy and compliance. You'll work in a collaborative, office-based environment, learning from experienced colleagues while developing your payroll expertise and contributing to the growth of a dynamic payroll division.

The role requires deep understanding of UK payroll legislation, strong IT skills, and the ability to manage deadlines.

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of UK payroll legislation and tax regulations; CIPP qualified or qualified by experience.
• 5 years' service in a bureau environment.
• Excellent IT skills; ability to adapt to new HR/Payroll systems and MS Excel.
• High level of communication skills and ability to collaborate with stakeholders.
• Building and maintaining positive client relationships.
• Willingness to learn new skills and step out of comfort zone.
• Ability to become a brand ambassador.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

UK payroll legislation

CIPP qualified

Microsoft Excel

Communication skills

Client relationships

Willingness to learn

Brand ambassador

Job description

Portfolio Payroll Limited in Manchester is seeking a Senior Payroll Administrator to lead end-to-end processing for complex client payrolls, ensuring accuracy and compliance. You'll work in a collaborative, office-based environment, learning from experienced colleagues while developing your payroll expertise and contributing to the growth of a dynamic payroll division.

The role requires deep understanding of UK payroll legislation, strong IT skills, and the ability to manage deadlines.