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 (phone number removed) and ask for Lidya to discuss the role further
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The Portfolio Group are acting on behalf of our client in recruiting for this position