Portfolio Payroll
Payroll Officer
Payroll Officer at Portfolio Payroll, based in Essex, South East England, paying £28,000 - £31,000 per annum. This is a contract role.
- Pay
- £28,000 - £31,000 per annum
- Hours and contract
- Contract · On site
- Location
- Essex, South East England
- Closing date
- Sector
- Payroll
26% below the typical rate for payroll
Reference 57488292
About the role
Are you looking for a busy and rewarding payroll role within a supportive and welcoming team? This client is seeking a Payroll Officer to join their friendly payroll department.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in delivering accurate and timely payroll services.
The Role
- As Payroll Assistant, you will support the delivery of end-to-end payroll services, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time. Working within a collaborative and experienced team, your responsibilities will include:
- Assisting with the processing of monthly payroll
- Inputting and checking payroll data including starters, leavers, and contractual changes
- Supporting with statutory payments (SSP, SMP, etc.)
- Handling payroll queries in a professional and timely manner
- Maintaining accurate employee records
- Supporting pension administration tasks where required
- This is a busy role where attention to detail and strong organisational skills are key.
We're looking for someone who:
- Has previous payroll experience (assistant or administrative level)
- Is highly organised with strong attention to detail
- Works well as part of a team
- Is confident handling queries and communicating with stakeholders
- Can manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Experience within public sector payroll would be advantageous but not essential.
What's on Offer
- Supportive and experienced team environment
- Opportunity to gain valuable public sector payroll experience
- Friendly and collaborative workplace culture
If you're looking to develop your payroll career within a stable and supportive organisation, we'd love to hear from you.
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The Portfolio Group are acting on behalf of our client in recruiting for this position.
Reference: 57488292 · Posted 2 days ago · Closes 20 Nov 2026 · Listed via Portfolio Payroll
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