Payroll Specialist

The Opportunity We are looking for an experienced Payroll Bureau Specialist to join our team and manage a diverse portfolio of UK client payrolls. This role combines hands-on processing with the chance to help shape our…

Pay rate £40,000 – £55,000/year
Job type Temporary
Posted 14 October 2026

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The Opportunity

We are looking for an experienced Payroll Bureau Specialist to join our team and manage a diverse portfolio of UK client payrolls. This role combines hands-on processing with the chance to help shape our workflows and mentor junior team members. It is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled professional who enjoys variety, handles fast-paced environments with ease, and wants a role with real influence over daily operations.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll Delivery: Process end-to-end, multi-frequency UK payrolls for a varied client base, ensuring absolute accuracy and compliance with HMRC legislation.
Workflow Coordination: Monitor schedules, manage competing deadlines, and act as a main point of contact for complex technical queries and client updates.
Quality & Improvement: Review data to maintain tight quality controls, streamline manual processes, and assist with onboarding new client payrolls.
Team Support: Provide practical guidance and day-to-day technical coaching to colleagues to help build team confidence.

What We Are Looking For

Experience: Solid background working within a fast-paced UK payroll bureau or multi-client outsourced environment.
Technical Knowledge: Strong working knowledge of UK payroll legislation, including auto-enrolment, statutory payments, and complex pay structures.
Skills: Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to remain calm under pressure and adapt to evolving software systems.

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

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