Payroll Speciliast - P11D PROJECT

  • Portfolio Payroll Limited
  • Colchester, Essex
  • Apr 28, 2026
Full time Accounting

Job Description

Assistant Payroll Manager 50,000 - 55,000

Are you an aspiring assistant manager or team leader who is looking for a change of scenery and to join an ever growing top accountancy firm?

Portfolio Payroll are proud to be partnering with a top 10 accountancy firm in the search for a permanent Assistant Payroll Manager.

Job Overview

You will oversee day to day payroll operations for a portfolio of clients, support and mentor junior members and assist the payroll manger where needed.

Day to Day Responsibilities:

  • Processing a portfolio of client's payrolls from start to finish across various frequencies (weekly, biweekly and monthly)
  • Identity opportunities for payroll services and promote them internally and externally
  • Support junior members of the team, mentor and advise, assist with appraisals and one to ones

Essential Skills and Competencies:

  • Experience with processing client's payrolls
  • High level of computer literacy (MS Office, Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
  • High level of organisational ability; ability to work to tight deadlines and targets
  • Good communication and customer service skills

Desirable Skills and Competencies:

  • CIPP Payroll Qualification or equivalent
  • Experience using multiple payroll platforms
  • A fundamental understanding of UK payroll legislation
  • Experience with excel and spreadsheets

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The Portfolio Group are acting on behalf of our client in recruiting for this position.