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Posted 21 July, 2026

Payroll Administrator

Portfolio Payroll
Penrith, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Portfolio Payroll are currently working with a brilliant firm who conduct the payroll for small and large companies in the Carlisle area. They are looking for a Payroll Assistant to join their team due to expansion. Working for an established firm the work is varied, interesting and challenging.

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Key Objectives:

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  • Working within a medium sized team you will be responsible for full end to end payroll for various clients
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  • Excellent Service delivery
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  • End to End Payroll
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  • Maintain working knowledge and understanding of current statutory regulations
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Key Duties/Taks:

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  • This role will be varied over numerous clients with the main focus on client relationships and customer care
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  • Month end & year-end returns & balancing
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  • Perform manual calculations as & when required
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  • Knowledge of statutory & legislative regulations
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  • Ability to communicate at all levels
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  • Understand the payroll deadlines & requirements
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  • Clear & concise communication, both written & verbal
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  • Ability to work on own & within part of a team
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  • Knowledge of UK Tax legislation
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Desirable skills and attributes:

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  • You will have had previous payroll experience ideally with multiple client or Bureau
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  • A keen eye for detail
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  • Enjoy working within a team
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  • Personable and keen candidate with a positive outlook
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  • Ability to supervise in managers absence
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  • Excellent communicator as you will be answering queries
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  • Must have strong Excel
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  • Use Star - not essential
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The Portfolio Group are acting on behalf of our client in recruiting for this position.