Join Portfolio Payroll as a Payroll Assistant in Romford and play a vital role in keeping people paid accurately and on time. This is a fantastic opportunity in Essex to build your payroll career within a professional HR and Finance team supporting a well-established, service-led business.

Key Responsibilities
- Process weekly and/or monthly payrolls end-to-end, ensuring accuracy and compliance
- Maintain payroll records, employee data, starters/leavers, and pay changes
- Calculate statutory payments, deductions, pensions and benefits, and respond to payroll queries
- Support reporting, reconciliations and month-end tasks in collaboration with Finance
- Liaise with HMRC and third parties as needed, helping meet deadlines and audit requirements

What You'll Need
- Previous payroll administration experience (in-house or bureau), with strong attention to detail
- Confident using payroll software and Excel, with accurate data entry skills
- Good working knowledge of PAYE, NI, pensions and statutory payments
- Professional, discreet and customer-focused communication for handling sensitive information

Why Apply
You’ll receive a competitive salary of £26,000–£29,000 and the chance to grow your expertise in a supportive team with clear processes and high standards. Based in Romford, this role offers stability, development and a respected employer you’ll be proud to represent.