Payroll Officer

Company: The Portfolio Group
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Location: Wakefield
Job Description:

Payroll Officer (51516LA) Wakefield, England

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Salary: GBP26000 – GBP30000 per annum

Portfolio 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

What’s 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 0161 523 5585 and ask for Lidya to discuss the role further.

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Posted: May 7th, 2026