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Payroll Specialist

Portfolio Payroll
Chester Full-time GBP 28,000 – 33,000
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Portfolio Payroll are proud to be partnering with a well-established accountancy practice based in Chester who are looking to appoint an experienced Payroll Specialist to join their close-knit team.

This opportunity would suit someone with at least two years' experience within an accountancy bureau environment who is confident in managing multiple client payrolls and enjoys building strong working relationships.

The Role

Working within a small, supportive team, you will take ownership of a varied portfolio of clients, processing weekly, fortnightly, and monthly payrolls to strict deadlines. Accuracy, organisation and strong client communication will be key.

Key responsibilities will include:

  • End-to-end payroll processing using BrightPay

  • Managing CIS contractor returns

  • Handling auto-enrolment duties and pension submissions (including NEST)

  • Administering starters and leavers

  • Setting up PAYE schemes with HMRC

  • Processing tax code updates and dealing with HMRC correspondence

  • Responding to client payroll queries professionally and efficiently

About You
  • Minimum 2 years' payroll experience within a bureau/accountancy setting

  • Confident running multiple payroll frequencies

  • Strong attention to detail and accurate data entry skills

  • Comfortable liaising with HMRC and clients

  • Experience with Brightpay is desirable but not essential

What's on offer
  • Salary up to £33,000

  • Great holiday benefits

  • Hybrid working

  • Free parking

  • Flexible working hours (part-time hours considered)

  • Many more

This is an excellent opportunity for a Payroll Administrator looking to take the next step in their career within a supportive and professional environment. Flexible or reduced hours will be considered.

If this sounds like your next best opportunity, apply directly or call on 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.

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