Payroll Specialist
Posted on May 27, 2026 by CV-Library
Chester, Cheshire, United Kingdom
Accountancy
Immediate Start
£28k - £33k Annual
Full-Time
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 (phone number removed) and ask for Lidya to discuss the role further.
51700LA
INDPAYN
The Portfolio Group are acting on behalf of our client in recruiting for this position
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 (phone number removed) and ask for Lidya to discuss the role further.
51700LA
INDPAYN
The Portfolio Group are acting on behalf of our client in recruiting for this position
Reference: 225163469
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Payroll Specialist
Posted on May 27, 2026 by CV-Library
Chester, Cheshire, United Kingdom
Accountancy
Immediate Start
£28k - £33k Annual
Full-Time
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 (phone number removed) and ask for Lidya to discuss the role further.
51700LA
INDPAYN
The Portfolio Group are acting on behalf of our client in recruiting for this position
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 (phone number removed) and ask for Lidya to discuss the role further.
51700LA
INDPAYN
The Portfolio Group are acting on behalf of our client in recruiting for this position
Reference: 225163469
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