Senior Payroll & Auto-Enrolment Specialist

Portfolio Payroll Limited; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Portfolio Payroll Limited is seeking a Senior Payroll Associate for their Peterborough office. You will manage payrolls and Auto Enrolment services for a portfolio of clients, ensuring timely submissions and compliance with legislation.

The role involves liaising with clients, HMRC and pension providers, and supporting junior team members to maintain a high standard of service. Experience in a busy payroll environment is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a busy payroll environment or bureau.
• Good knowledge of payroll and Auto Enrolment legislation.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
• Clear communication skills and a calm, solution-focused approach.
• Good IT skills, particularly in Excel.
• Experience with Paycircle or Xero would be advantageous but is not essential.

Responsibilities

• Process client payrolls in line with legislation and internal procedures.
• Manage payroll and Auto Enrolment services for a portfolio of clients.
• Submit payroll data to BACS and meet all compliance deadlines.
• Liaise with clients, HMRC and pension providers to resolve queries.
• Help support and mentor junior members of the payroll team.

Skills

Payroll knowledge

Attention to detail

Communication

Excel

Auto Enrolment familiarity

Paycircle/Xero experience

Tools

Excel

Paycircle

Xero

Job description

Portfolio Payroll Limited is seeking a Senior Payroll Associate for their Peterborough office. You will manage payrolls and Auto Enrolment services for a portfolio of clients, ensuring timely submissions and compliance with legislation.

The role involves liaising with clients, HMRC and pension providers, and supporting junior team members to maintain a high standard of service. Experience in a busy payroll environment is essential.