Payroll Advisor

  • The Portfolio Group
  • City, Manchester
  • Jun 13, 2026
Full time Accounting

Job Description

Portfolio Payroll is proud to be partnering with an award-winning global SaaS business in the heart of Manchester - a forward-thinking organisation experiencing significant growth and widely regarded as one of the most progressive payroll bureaus in the UK.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced payroll professional to join a dynamic, client-facing team where your expertise will genuinely make a difference.

The Role

As a Payroll Advisor, you'll be the go-to expert for a portfolio of clients, providing technically sound, commercially aware payroll advice and ensuring every interaction is handled with professionalism and care. You'll manage complex cases end-to-end, deliver training, and build lasting client relationships, all while keeping pace with the ever-evolving payroll landscape.

  • Deliver expert advice on payroll policies, procedures, and UK legislation via telephone and case management
  • Own cases through to resolution within SLA, logging all activity accurately on the CRM
  • Provide clients with clear supporting documentation to complement the advice given
  • Present training sessions and help clients get the most from the company's payroll technology
  • Support clients with payroll audits, compliance reviews, and best practice guidance
  • Stay current with changes in payroll legislation and proactively share relevant updates

About You

  • Solid experience in payroll, ideally within a bureau or advisory environment
  • Strong working knowledge of UK payroll legislation and tax regulations
  • A client-first mindset with excellent communication skills and a genuine desire to resolve issues
  • Confident managing a varied caseload and building rapport with clients across different industries
  • Familiarity with third-party payment schedules and client-specific reporting requirements

What's On Offer

  • Salary up to 32,000 (depending on experience)
  • Profit share scheme
  • 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays
  • Birthday day off
  • Pension plan and life insurance
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Bright Exchange retail and lifestyle discounts
  • Company incentive schemes
  • Genuine progression and development opportunities
  • Modern offices in Manchester City Centre with a supportive, experienced team around you

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