Payroll Assistant

Recruiter
Portfolio Payroll
Location
Tyne And Wear
Contract
Permanent
Work pattern
Not Specified
First listed by Ontap
21 September 2026
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Job description

Portfolio Payroll is working with a well-established and highly regarded accountancy practice that is looking to add an experienced Payroll Specialist to its growing team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced payroller who enjoys working in a client-facing environment and is confident managing end-to-end payrolls for multiple clients.

The Role

You'll take ownership of a portfolio of client payrolls, ensuring everything is processed accurately, efficiently and on time. Responsibilities will include:

Managing end-to-end payroll processing for a portfolio of clients

Processing weekly, fortnightly and monthly payrolls

Calculating and processing PAYE, NI, statutory payments and deductions

Managing starters, leavers and employee changes

Processing SSP, SMP, SPP and other statutory payments

Completing payroll reconciliations and ensuring accurate payroll records

Preparing and submitting RTI/FPS/EPS submissions

Dealing with year-end payroll processes, including P60s

Responding to payroll queries from clients and their employees

Providing a high level of customer service and building strong client relationships

Keeping up to date with changes in payroll legislation and HMRC requirements

Working closely with the wider accounts and payroll teams to ensure deadlines are met

About You

We're looking for someone with solid end-to-end payroll experience, ideally gained within an accountancy practice, bureau or another multi-client payroll environment.

You'll be confident managing your own workload, comfortable dealing directly with clients and have excellent attention to detail. Experience using payroll software such as IRIS and Brain or similar would be advantageous.

What's on Offer?

£28,000-£38,000 salary, depending on experience

25 days' annual leave + bank holidays

Free on-site parking

Excellent office environment

Great communal canteen and facilities

Supportive and collaborative team

Fantastic benefits package

Opportunities for progression and development

A well-established and reputable accountancy practice

Varied client portfolio and a role where no two days are the same

If this sounds like your next move, apply directly or call 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.

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