Payroll Officer

  • Portfolio Payroll Limited
  • Wakefield, Yorkshire
  • Nov 25, 2025
Full time Accounting

Job Description

Portfolio Payroll is working with a well-established and respected organisation in the education sector to recruit a Remote Payroll Officer. Our client operates a growing payroll bureau that supports multiple schools with a reliable, accurate and compliant payroll service. To support expansion, they are looking for a skilled Payroll Officer to join their team.

Key Responsibilities
Manage end-to-end monthly payroll for a portfolio of clients
Ensure all employees are paid accurately and on time
Maintain and update payroll systems, including pay changes, allowances, pensions and statutory updates
Process adjustments such as holiday pay calculations and leaver reconciliations
Handle statutory payments including maternity, paternity and shared parental leave
Produce, check and analyse payroll reports to ensure accuracy
(Full responsibilities available in the job description.


Desirable skills and attributes
Payroll qualifications or equivalent experience
Experience processing payroll (education sector experience helpful but not essential)
Knowledge of HMRC rules around tax, NI and statutory payments
Experience with auto-enrolment and pension administration
Strong reporting and analytical skills
Excellent communication and confidence dealing with stakeholders

Whats on offer

  • Salary up to 30,000
    Fully remote role with occasional on-site visits when required
    25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
    An extra day off for your birthday
    Healthcare cashback plan
    Pension scheme
    Funded development opportunities and support with relevant qualifications
    Supportive, friendly and collaborative team culture
    Flexible working options, including part-time or term-time hours

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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