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    Payroll Assistant

    Accounting
    Portfolio Payroll Limited
    Tyne And Wear, Newcastle Upon Tyne
    Permanent
    Competitive
    On-Site

    Job Description

    Portfolio Payroll is working with a well-established and highly regarded accountancy practice that is looking to add an experienced Payroll Specialist to its growing team.

    This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced payroller who enjoys working in a client-facing environment and is confident managing end-to-end payrolls for multiple clients.

    The Role

    You'll take ownership of a portfolio of client payrolls, ensuring everything is processed accurately, efficiently and on time. Responsibilities will include:

    Managing end-to-end payroll processing for a portfolio of clients

    Processing weekly, fortnightly and monthly payrolls

    Calculating and processing PAYE, NI, statutory payments and deductions

    Managing starters, leavers and employee changes

    Processing SSP, SMP, SPP and other statutory payments

    Completing payroll reconciliations and ensuring accurate payroll records

    Preparing and submitting RTI/FPS/EPS submissions

    Dealing with year-end payroll processes, including P60s

    Responding to payroll queries from clients and their employees

    Providing a high level of customer service and building strong client relationships

    Keeping up to date with changes in payroll legislation and HMRC requirements

    Working closely with the wider accounts and payroll teams to ensure deadlines are met

    About You

    We're looking for someone with solid end-to-end payroll experience, ideally gained within an accountancy practice, bureau or another multi-client payroll environment.

    You'll be confident managing your own workload, comfortable dealing directly with clients and have excellent attention to detail. Experience using payroll software such as IRIS and Brain or similar would be advantageous.

    What's on Offer?

    28,000- 38,000 salary, depending on experience

    25 days' annual leave + bank holidays

    Free on-site parking

    Excellent office environment

    Great communal canteen and facilities

    Supportive and collaborative team

    Fantastic benefits package

    Opportunities for progression and development

    A well-established and reputable accountancy practice

    Varied client portfolio and a role where no two days are the same

    If this sounds like your next move, apply directly or call (phone number removed) and ask for Lidya to discuss the role further.

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    INDPAYN

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

    Posted on October 5, 2026

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