Payroll Officer
CV-LibraryWakefield, West YorkshirepermanentPosted: 25 March 2026
Apply NowPortfolio Payroll is working with a well-established and respected organisation in the education sector to recruit a Remote Payroll Officer. Our client operates a growing payroll bureau that supports multiple schools with a reliable, accurate and compliant payroll service. To support expansion, they are looking for a skilled Payroll Officer to join their team.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage end-to-end monthly payroll for a portfolio of clients
* Ensure all employees are paid accurately and on time
* Maintain and update payroll systems, including pay changes, allowances, pensions and statutory updates
* Process adjustments such as holiday pay calculations and leaver reconciliations
* Handle statutory payments including maternity, paternity and shared parental leave
* Produce, check and analyse payroll reports to ensure accuracy
(Full responsibilities available in the job description.
Desirable skills and attributes
* Payroll qualifications or equivalent experience
* Experience processing payroll (education sector experience helpful but not essential)
* Knowledge of HMRC rules around tax, NI and statutory payments
* Experience with auto-enrolment and pension administration
* Strong reporting and analytical skills
* Excellent communication and confidence dealing with stakeholders
Whats on offer
Salary up to £30,000
Fully remote role with occasional on-site visits when required
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
An extra day off for your birthday
Healthcare cashback plan
Pension scheme
Funded development opportunities and support with relevant qualifications
Supportive, friendly and collaborative team culture
Flexible working options, including part-time or term-time hours
If this sounds like your next best opportunity, apply directly or call on (phone number removed) and ask for Lidya to discuss the role further.
51326LA
INDPAYN
The Portfolio Group are acting on behalf of our client in recruiting for this position
Key Responsibilities
* Manage end-to-end monthly payroll for a portfolio of clients
* Ensure all employees are paid accurately and on time
* Maintain and update payroll systems, including pay changes, allowances, pensions and statutory updates
* Process adjustments such as holiday pay calculations and leaver reconciliations
* Handle statutory payments including maternity, paternity and shared parental leave
* Produce, check and analyse payroll reports to ensure accuracy
(Full responsibilities available in the job description.
Desirable skills and attributes
* Payroll qualifications or equivalent experience
* Experience processing payroll (education sector experience helpful but not essential)
* Knowledge of HMRC rules around tax, NI and statutory payments
* Experience with auto-enrolment and pension administration
* Strong reporting and analytical skills
* Excellent communication and confidence dealing with stakeholders
Whats on offer
Salary up to £30,000
Fully remote role with occasional on-site visits when required
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
An extra day off for your birthday
Healthcare cashback plan
Pension scheme
Funded development opportunities and support with relevant qualifications
Supportive, friendly and collaborative team culture
Flexible working options, including part-time or term-time hours
If this sounds like your next best opportunity, apply directly or call on (phone number removed) and ask for Lidya to discuss the role further.
51326LA
INDPAYN
The Portfolio Group are acting on behalf of our client in recruiting for this position