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.
Responsibilities
* 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
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