Payroll Administrator

  • Portfolio Payroll Limited
  • Hutton, Essex
  • Oct 25, 2025
Full time Accounting

Job Description

This client is a trusted provider of logistics services - the team prides itself on professionalism, integrity, and service excellence, making them a rewarding place to develop your career.

They are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Payroll Administrator to join their HR and Finance team. This role is essential for ensuring their payroll function operates smoothly and accurately each month, and it will involve end-to-end payroll processing, statutory compliance, and management of expenses and benefits. The ideal candidate will bring a proactive approach to payroll and be skilled in both technical payroll functions and compliance requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Handle the full-cycle payroll process for all employees, ensuring timely and accurate payment.
  • Process statutory requirements such as PAYE, National Insurance, and Student Loan deductions.
  • Administer and process employee benefits and annual P11D returns, ensuring accurate reporting of expenses and benefits in kind.
  • Manage company pension contributions, ensuring compliance with pension regulations and liaising with the pension provider as needed.
  • Oversee the administration of company vehicles, including tracking usage, expenses, and mileage, and ensuring compliance with company policy.
  • Process and verify employee expenses, handling reimbursements and ensuring adherence to expense policies.
  • Maintain and update payroll records in accordance with GDPR requirements, ensuring data accuracy and security.
  • Keep up to date with payroll legislation changes to ensure full compliance with UK payroll laws and reporting standards.
  • Work closely with HR and Finance departments to provide accurate payroll information and resolve any payroll-related issues for employees.

Key Skills and Requirements:

  • Minimum of 2 years of payroll administration experience, ideally within a similar role.
  • Solid understanding of UK payroll legislation, including statutory payments, benefits, and pension requirements.
  • Experience using payroll software and strong Excel skills for data analysis and reporting.
  • High level of accuracy and attention to detail, ensuring correct payroll calculations and compliance.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain payroll matters clearly to employees and work collaboratively with other teams.
  • Ability to troubleshoot payroll issues and implement solutions proactively.

If you are a meticulous payroll professional with experience in full-cycle payroll management and a desire to make an impact within a growing organization, we encourage you to apply.

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