Vacancy: Payroll Administrator.

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The key to business success is finding the right people.  At RiverView Portfolio, we believe the foundation of a great workplace comes from a culture of openness, trust and engagement that unites the whole team in a common vision. In addition to supporting our employees in their journey to becoming seasoned payroll experts, we want to help them become well-rounded business professionals.  Continuing personal and professional development is fundamental to our core values, so whether our employees’ interests lie in gaining exposure in a specialist area or achieving more generalist experience, we give access to the education, training, and development they need to drive ongoing professional growth.

RiverView Portfolio’s diverse team collectively speak 14 different languages, and we believe strongly in teamwork, collaboration, and inclusion.  Furthermore, our more experienced team members lead by example, championing our values of good communication, shared purpose, and a healthy work/life balance. This is the RiverView Portfolio way.  After all, if we’re going to run a business, why not make it one where people love to work?

Full Time Payroll Administrator Vacancy – Permanent

Here at Riverview, we are always on the lookout for enthusiastic people to join our friendly team. We value passion and attitude just as much as we do qualifications and experience. To be part of our team you need to be dedicated to delivering a personal service to our clients. Our clients are at the centre of what we do, our success and reputation is built upon our high quality, personalised service.

You will ideally join us on a full-time basis working Monday to Friday 9am-5pm.  We will consider part time candidates however, who meet the requirements for the role. This can be discussed at interview. Hybrid working is available following a training and mentoring period.

The successful candidate will have previous and extensive experience in managing multiple weekly and monthly payrolls – therefore a background in practice or payroll bureau is highly desirable.

You will be responsible for the full end-to-end routine payroll processing for our expanding client base. Payroll duties include the full year-end requirements, P11D reporting, CIS submissions, Auto-Enrolment Pension Administration, and payroll legislation advice to clients.

The successful candidate must have at least two years’ experience and comfortable with using various payroll software (this could be Sage, BrightPay or Xero). Being familiar with the full Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel is essential. You will possess technical payroll ability, a keen eye for detail and be able to work effectively as part of a high performing team.  You will be a dedicated team player who can also perform tasks independently; be motivated and proactive in carrying out daily tasks and client focussed with a ‘can-do’ approach to problem solving.

Applicants must also possess excellent verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills and have the confidence to liaise with clients and outside agencies such as HMRC.

The ideal candidate will have the ability to prioritise and work to tight deadlines whilst keeping their sense of humour. We also ask for flexibility in working hours during peak periods. Candidates should note that a full driving licence and use of a car during the working week is required, as you may be visiting clients at their premises, or representing the company at other meetings.  

For more information and to apply for a role with us please email your CV, salary expectation, availability and a cover letter outlining why this environment would suit you and what you think you could do for our clients.

We reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date. This is to ensure we can manage application levels while maintaining a positive candidate experience.

*PLEASE NOTE* should the form below not work please email your covering letter and CV to our HR manager on alison@riverviewportfolio.co.uk