The Portfolio Group Jobs

Portfolio Credit Control are currently partnered with a well-established and reputable Professional Services business, who are currently looking to strengthen the Finance function with a Finance Assistant (AR/AP Analyst) This opportunity will suit someone who had exposure to a transactional finance role across either both or one of the AP/AR competencies. Key Responsibilities: * Ensuring timesheets are received from all staff daily, entering them into our time system, reconciling and producing month end reports. * Purchase Ledger * Coding and inputting supplier invoices. * Reviewing due dates of invoices ensuring invoices are signed off in time for payment runs. * Processing payments through the bank and sending out remittance. * Liaising with suppliers on queries. * Ensuring client costs are recharged accordingly. * Reviewing submitted expenses and paying employee expenses. * Supplier statement reconciliations. * Sales Ledger * Raising sales invoices to clients. * Posting receipts daily. * Uploading monthly charges onto client's WIP. * Liaising with clients on invoice queries. * Publishing monthly cost reports to Partners for billing. * Producing daily receipts reports for Partners. * Maintaining client and supplier databases including creating new accounts, amending addresses, archiving closed accounts, etc. * Ensuring credit card spend is coded weekly and all spend supported by receipts. * Client money account administration, including posting receipts, payments, opening & closing accounts. * Reconciling and posting petty cash and company credit cards. * Liaising with internal and external stakeholders on ad-hoc queries. * Maintaining digital filing records of all paperwork. * Supporting otherwise within the finance team, including credit control. * Systems used- IRIS time and fees, Xero, Approval Max, Zoho expenses, SOS legal. Previous experience useful but not essential. Requirements: * Previous accounts experience (sales and/or purchase ledger) * Experience with systems such as IRIS time and fees, Xero, Approval Max, Zoho expenses, and SOS legal is desired but not essential. * Organised with good attention to detail. * Confident multi-tasker with good understanding of Excel. 49218BRINDCC

Portfolio Payroll are working with a well-established not-for-profit health care provider based in Denton who is looking for a hands-on Payroll Team leader / Senior Payroller to join their Payroll team. As Payroll Team Leader, reporting to the Payroll Manager and oversee a dedicated team, ensuring the seamless and timely processing of payroll for medical professionals. Your expertise will be crucial in maintaining compliance with relevant healthcare pay regulations and supporting our staff with accurate and transparent payroll services. You will drive the development and continuous improvement of payroll processes. Key Responsibilities: * Lead and motivate a team of payroll professionals, ensuring high performance and continuous development. * Manage the end-to-end payroll process, from data collection to processing, ensuring all staff are paid accurately and on time. * Ensure compliance with tax regulations, pension schemes, and healthcare pay rules. * Resolve payroll queries and issues swiftly, providing exceptional service to all staff. * Monitor, update, and implement improvements to payroll systems and procedures. Experience and Qualifications * Previous experience working in a public sector desirable but not essential * Strong leadership skills * Excellent attention to detail * Team player What's on offer * Salary Up to £31,500 * Hybrid working 2 days in the office * 30 days holidays plus banks plus Christmas off * CIPP study support * Free on site parking * NHS discount * Great team ethic and many more If this role sounds of interest, please apply directly or call Lidya Abebe on 0161 523 5585 to discuss the role further. 49197LAINDPAYN

Portfolio Procurement are recruiting a Senior Buyer for a leading brand in South Wales.You will be supporting the Head of Buying in sourcing and developing the company's clothing brand. Responsibilities: * Leading their ladieswear buying division * Strategic Category Management * Maximising profit through liaising with global suppliers * Working closely with stakeholders at all levels * Working closely with their merchandising and finance teams Experience: * Previous buying experience at a senior level * Must have experience purchasing women's dresses/woven * Proven experience in maximising profits * Benefits: * Competitive salary * Private healthcare * Pension scheme For more information, please apply below 49217CBINDPRO

Are you an experienced payroll professional looking to take your career to the next level? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume payroll environment where no two days are the same? A world-renowned Top 4 Audit & Accountancy firm in Reading is seeking talented payroll candidates who are eager to grow professionally and contribute to a dynamic, high-performing payroll team. Why Join This Firm?This firm is a global leader in audit, tax, and advisory services, known for its commitment to excellence, innovation, and professional development. Joining this payroll team means becoming part of a collaborative and forward-thinking environment where your expertise will be valued, and your career progression actively supported. The Role:As a Payroll Specialist, you will play a vital role in delivering accurate and efficient payroll services to a diverse portfolio of clients. You will be responsible for ensuring compliance, managing complex payroll processes, and providing expert guidance to clients and stakeholders. Key Responsibilities: * Processing end-to-end payroll for a wide range of clients, ensuring accuracy and compliance with UK legislation. * Managing high-volume payrolls, including handling multiple pay frequencies, deductions, and statutory calculations. * Liaising with clients to provide payroll advice, resolve queries, and support their payroll operations. * Keeping up to date with changes in payroll legislation and ensuring compliance across all payroll activities. * Assisting in payroll audits, reconciliations, and reporting to ensure financial accuracy and transparency. * Identifying and implementing process improvements to enhance payroll efficiency and accuracy. * Supporting junior payroll team members and sharing expertise to drive team development. What We're Looking For: * Previous experience in a busy payroll role, ideally within a bureau, accountancy firm, or high-volume payroll environment. * Strong understanding of UK payroll legislation, tax, NI, pensions (Auto-Enrolment), and statutory payments (SSP, SMP, SPP). * A meticulous approach to payroll processing with a commitment to accuracy and compliance. * Ability to build strong relationships with clients and stakeholders, providing clear and confident payroll guidance. * A proactive and analytical mindset to troubleshoot payroll issues efficiently. * Proficiency in payroll software and Microsoft Excel; experience with cloud-based payroll systems is advantageous. What's in It for You? * A structured career path with clear progression opportunities. * A commitment to continuous learning, with support for CIPP qualifications and ongoing payroll training. * Exposure to a variety of industries and complex payroll scenarios, broadening your expertise. * A collaborative team environment where your skills and contributions are recognised. * Competitive salary and benefits package, including hybrid working options. This is an exciting opportunity for payroll professionals who want to be part of a globally respected firm while continuing to develop and thrive in their payroll career. If you are ambitious, detail-oriented, and eager to take your payroll expertise to the next level, we would love to hear from you. Apply NowTake the next step in your payroll career by joining a firm that truly invests in its people. Apply today to find out more! 49214LWINDPAYS

My client is looking to recruit a Payroll Officer on a temp to perm basis.In order to be considered for this role you MUST have payroll & pensions experience, if its within the public sector that would be a bonus. In reward for your skills, you will join an established team with a wealth of knowledge within a fantastic company that is highly regarded in the area. If you are looking for work and have the payroll skills detailed above, then then we want to hear from you!The job is a varied post and works to tight deadlines. A customer focussed role. They will need to be knowledgeable around relevant payroll legislation. Have a continuous improvement mindset as the role sits under the Head of Strategic Finance (Improvements, Systems and Transactions). They will be comfortable fielding queries from stakeholders in the business at every level.A good communicator, able to explain payroll technical information in plain English. Technical knowledge around off systems pay calculations, experience of payroll reconciliation activities. Demonstrating an organised approach to their work for instance prioritising work load, collaborating with other team members and escalating as appropriate any governance or compliance issues.We are not looking for sector specific individuals but an appreciation of public sector size and practice will be helpful 49210EBINDPAY

My client is looking to recruit a Payroll Support Officer on a 3 - 6 month temporary basis.In order to be considered for this role you MUST have payroll & pensions experience, if its within the public sector that would be a bonus. In reward for your skills, you will join an established team with a wealth of knowledge within a fantastic company that is highly regarded in the area. If you are looking for work and have the payroll skills detailed above, then then we want to hear from you! Main Responsibilities: * Provide high quality and timely advice and guidance to customer on a wide range of payroll related matters ensuring confidentiality is maintained and assisting in the resolution of payroll related problems and enquiries escalating any problems that might arise, where appropriate. * Prioritise workload, often against conflicting deadlines, circumstances and expectations, so that all areas of the work are given due priority and none are neglected. * Input accurately to the payroll related database to ensure that its integrity is maintained. * Assist in the development, maintenance and utilisation of the Directorate's management information systems. * Responsible for the processing of payments for professional fees, eye tests, long service awards, overtime and car mileage claim forms, etc * Assist in the maintenance of comprehensive, streamlined and cost effective checking procedures in accordance with best practice and commensurate with the available resources, to ensure accurate output from the payroll system. * Assist in the receipt, distribution, processing and storage of all hard and soft copy information received by the team in accordance with Council policies and statutory recommendations. Ensure that the section's filing and reference systems are kept up-todate and easily accessible including the archiving and retrieval of archived items as necessary. * Maintain and update all records relating to the work carried out within the Payroll Team including compiling and calculating statistical information as requested and assisting in the compilation of the annual Teacher's Pension return * Assist in the development of comprehensive procedure notes for aspects of the payroll team's work and undertake the full range of administrative support functions to enable continuous service provision. 49208EBINDPAY

Portfolio Credit Control are currently partnered with an ever-growing, well-established Business who are currently adding some talent to the Credit function. We are currently recruiting for a seasoned Credit Manager who is confident, a natural leader and someone who is eager to be hands on. This is an excellent opportunity which will give you longevity, stability and the opportunity to work with a credible brand. CREDIT MANAGER£45,000 - £55,000Hybrid Key Responsibilities * Overall responsibility for the Sales Ledger. The ledger is consistently reviewed, and aged transactions understood. * Monthly ledger reviews meetings are scheduled, and the commentary is up to an acceptable standard. * Ensure the Sales Ledger balances to the general ledger. * Responsible for understanding variances in Debtor days to budget * Ensure a high performance across the wider team. * Ensure dept technical platforms are maintained to an acceptable standard * Review and set monthly targets for the Sales Ledger team. * Constantly considering the appropriateness of current processes and identification of potential improvements. * Understands workflow within the team. Monitor, record and report additional resource requirements as turnover increases. * Report Aged Debt and collection performance in the required frequencies and formats. * Assess and manage customer risk, by performing risk assessments (credit checks) applying credit limits, credit terms, and in compliance with our credit insurance * Monitor and control the use of resources on a cost-effective basis. * Make recommendations for income generation and/or expenditure savings. * Accurately record and store information. * Obtain and evaluate information to aid decision-making. * Lead and contribute to discussions to solve problems and make decisions. * Maintain and present work in a professional manner and in a way that evokes confidence from other users * Ensure development of personnel within their jobs. * Recruit and select personnel to meet budgeted staffing levels. * Provide training and on-going assessments and formal appraisals on team members including the development of appropriate KPI's. * Provide regular feedback to individuals and teams on their performance. Complete monthly 1-1 with direct reports. * Create, maintain and enhance effective working relationships with peers and work colleagues, both within the department and throughout the company. * Maintain personal staff discipline, attendance and morale and minimise staff turnover. The ideal Candidate * 3 years' experience within a supervisory role in a fast-paced environment at a similar level of responsibility including managing direct reports. * Self-motivated with the ability to pro-actively plan and take ownership of own workload * Ability to cope with change in a constantly changing environment. * Excellent attention to detail and levels of accuracy * Ability to create, enhance and maintain effective working relationships * Strong organisational and communication skills * Hands on, proactive approach to management. * Must be able to speak and write English to a high standard. * Strong people management skills including the ability to manage and develop a team. * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail * IT literate with experience of Finance/ERP Systems and…

I am working alongside an Accountancy Firm in Newcastle who are looking to add a Payroll Assistant to their established team. They are looking for an experienced candidate in payroll.The client is looking for someone with manual calculations, end to end and bureau payroll experience. Key Duties/Tasks: * Technical skills: systems preferred Iris Star * Running payroll * Looking after 40+ clients * Supporting the payroll team * Maintaining clients records and trackers Benefits * Salary depending on experience (up to £28,000) * Pension * Flexitime * Discounted gym next door * 25 days holiday plus bank holidays * Free onsite parking * Life assurance x4 * Referral fees for clients and employees Normal working hours are 9am to 5pm.If this sounds like your next best opportunity, apply directly or call on 0161 523 5585 and ask for Jack Pople to discuss the role further. INDPAYN49211JP

I am working alongside an accountancy practice based in the Blackpool area who are looking to add a Payroll Senior to their established team. They are going through a period of change and are looking for an experienced candidate to support and grow in the organisation. Full time and part time applicants considered (minimum of 3 days). Key Duties/Tasks: * Technical skills: Sage payroll system preferred & excel * Client payroll experience ideally * Support the busy payroll department * High volume, fast paced role * Provide comprehensive advice to employees in relation to payroll queries. * Working to deadlines * Manual calculations * Opportunity to support other departments such as accounts with payroll processing and accounts queries Benefits * Salary depending on experience * Pension * Parking on site * Up to 30 days paid holidays * Flexitime * 3pm finish on FridaysNormal working hours are 36.25 hours per week, 8:45am to 5.00pm with 1-hour unpaid break.If this sounds like your next best opportunity, apply directly or call on 0161 523 5585 and ask for Jack Pople to discuss the role further. INDPAYN49209JP