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Portfolio Payroll is partnering with a well‑established plumbing business with a strong reputation across the UK. Due to continued growth and internal projects, they are looking to appoint a Payroll Assistant on a 12‑month fixed‑term contract to support their busy payroll function.
The Role
As a Payroll Assistant, you will play a key role in ensuring the accurate and timely processing of payroll for a diverse workforce, including engineers, office staff and field‑based teams. You’ll support the end‑to‑end payroll cycle and help maintain high standards of compliance and service.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Updating payroll records with new starters, leavers and contractual changes
- Processing variable pay including overtime, call‑outs and allowances
- Completing manual statutory calculations (SSP, SMP, SPP etc.)
- Assisting with monthly payroll checks, reconciliations and reporting
- Supporting HMRC compliance, including tax, NI and RTI submissions
- Handling pension administration and auto‑enrolment processes
- Maintaining accurate data within the HR/payroll system
- Providing a friendly, professional payroll service to employees and managers
Desirable Skills & Experience
- Previous experience in payroll processing
- Strong understanding of HMRC legislation, tax, NI and statutory payments
- Experience with auto‑enrolment and pension administration
- Confident with manual calculations and variable pay
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to support field‑based staff
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Payroll qualifications (desirable but not essential)
What’s on Offer
- Salary up to £30,000
- 12‑month fixed‑term contract
- 33 days holidays including bank holidays
- Pension scheme
- Supportive, down‑to‑earth team culture
- Opportunity to work within a stable, long‑standing business
If this sounds like your next best opportunity, apply directly or call on 0161 523 5585 and ask for Lidya to discuss the role further
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