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