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Portfolio are proud to be exclusively representing our Client who are a trusted health and wellbeing network who have been making a positive difference in over 15 million lives, in their search to add an Helpline Counsellor to their team. Our client offers the most comprehensive employee assistance programme on the market, giving 24/7 caring and compassionate support services to employers from organisations of all sizes, across the private, public and non-profit sector, to business partners, individual users, employees and their family members.The role requires high levels of professional standards whilst working in a telephone environment, adhering to the company's core values and achieving daily goals. The counsellor will work on a 24/7 helpline, providing in the moment emotional support to individuals, conducting clinical assessments and signposting to specialised support services. The counsellor will also have an active caseload of structured telephone and/ or video counselling clients, including Online CBT clients and Power to Recover clients. Job OverviewProviding immediate emotional support and guidance to callers on the 24/7 helpline - completing clinical assessments and signposting appropriately. The Wellbeing Practitioner will complete risk assessments and work in line with the BACP code of ethics - ensuring the highest level of service and support is provided to callers. The role also includes an allocated day of structured telephone/ video counselling clients - hour can be counted towards BACP accreditation. Day to Day Responsibilities as a Helpline Counsellor: * To provide an efficient and effective telephone counselling service to all callers * To answer all calls within 8 seconds and triage to determine the most appropriate type of support required; demonstrating a thorough understanding of the Health Assured products legal advice, counselling support, medical helpline etc * To demonstrate an ability to work with a variety of individuals and presenting issues, including those who are distressed and/or at risk * Provide "In the moment support" to callers, adopting a Solution Focused approach and achieving a one call resolution * To take accurate information and record on the Health Assured data base * Conduct full and robust clinical assessments in accordance with Health Assured's procedures, ensuring the most clinically appropriate support is identified * To effectively identify and manage risk in accordance with Health Assured's "Risk Guidance Policy" * To undertake training provided by Health Assured and to utilise appropriate skills within calls, working with trauma, working with suicide, clinical assessment, safe guarding etc * Work to and exceed individual and team goals as per the KPI framework * Personally, ensure all call backs and queues are efficiently managed and ensure individual actions do not impact upon the availability of the service * To maintain an active caseload of STC/ Video clients, including online CBT and Power to * Recover clients - up to 6 clients on an allocated day * Demonstrate the ability to provide excellent customer service at all times Essential Skills and Competencies: * Minimum diploma level 4 in Counselling & minimum of 100 counselling hours * To be a member…

Portfolio Payroll are currently supporting a fantastic further education business in North Manchester that are looking to recruit for a Payroll Coordinator to join their team until the end of the year!Ideally you will have experience working with schools payrolls and be able to hit the ground running and support with the monthly payroll.Other duties include processing statutory payments, salary sacrifice and starters and leavers.This role requires an immediate start and is paying up to £14.50 per hour.Initially the role is office based however hybrid working could be offered following the first 4 weeks.If you are immediately available and can hit the ground running, please apply directly for more information. 45859LG INDAYN

A superb opportunity has arisen working for a highly reputable business at their HQ.As Payroll Manager, you will be responsible for the processing of a high volume payroll and the management of a team on a daily basis.This is a high-profile role within the business and will report directly into senior management.As Payroll Manager, you will be responsible for: * Overseeing the processing of a monthly and weekly payroll - fully in house from start to finish * HMRC submissions * Leading on year end and related reconciliations * Ensure all legal compliance * Support on internal and external audits * Extensive stakeholder management * Leading on all payroll related projects * Management of the payroll teamThis role can offer a fantastic package and a hybrid working pattern.Interviewing now.45857GC INDPAY

Are you a current payroller looking to enhance your career within an established organisation? Our client based in the Watford area are currently seeking a new Payroll Assistant to join their small, but experienced team!Based within a developed team you will be supporting with a full start to finish payroll processing across multiple sites within the UK.This permanent position will require someone with strong organisation skills and a great team player! A great opportunity for someone looking to develop their skills into a long-term career - offering the chance to achieve further strengths and progress within the payroll field.Hours: Monday to Friday (8am-5pm) - flexibility to start at 9am if needed.As a Payroll Assistant, you will be responsible for.. * Collate all UK payroll information from all locations, liaising with regional managers and HR support. * Processing accurate starter and leaver forms, P45's, non-attendance forms and HMRC related information. * Completing calculations of statutory maternity, sick and holiday pay. * Processing of manual calculations and producing monthly salary reports. * Issuing monthly payslips for employees and submitting RTI's each month to HMRC. * Producing and uploading of BACs payments. * Responsible for the Year end process including production of P60's for employees. * Auto-enrolment into the workplace pension scheme and submitting of monthly payment schedules. * Monitoring the inbox and answering queries from staff.Personal Attributes * 6-months payroll experience as a minimum. * Confidence in processing high-volume payroll across multi-sites. * Familiar of processing maternity and sickness whilst submitting payslips. 23 days holiday + Bank holidays.Free Parking on-site. ld45737INDPAYS

A new client based in North London are looking to introduce a new member to their expanding team...The successful candidate will be comfortable processing an end-to-end payroll structure whilst dealing with pension uploads and working in a secure varied payroll team dynamic.You will hold involvement in the processing of all aspects of the payroll from start to finish in accordance with deadlines, working in a busy fast-paced environment.As a Payroll Processor, you will be responsible for.. * Working within the payroll team processing an end-to-end structure. * Preparing of BACS payments. * Manual calculations, SMP, SSP, SPP. Pension uploads. * Processing of bonuses and commissions. * Maintaining regular communication between internal and external contacts.Personal Attributes * 2 years minimum of payroll experience. * Strong understanding on end-to-end payroll. * Excellent communicator with strong telephone manner. * High level of accuracy and attention to detail.Hours; Monday to Friday, 9am-5pmPlease apply if you feel this could be a suitable position for yourselves. 971385MFINDPAY

A new client based in Yate are looking to introduce a new member to their expanding team! Seeking a Payroll Administrator, you will be contributing to the processing of a high-volume payroll sitting within a large, supportive team environment. You will be responsible for the assistance of a full start to finish payroll structure, pushing you forward in a busy, challenging payroll environment and allowing you to achieve further strengths in your payroll career. The suitable candidate will hold a strong payroll knowledge base, with clear understanding of Tax, NI and statutory payments as an essential. Excellent communication skills are essential, having the ability to grow strong key stakeholder relationships within the team and wider department. Offering the ability to learn key payroll processes - this is a great opportunity to enhance on a current payroll skill set, with progression to grow within the business and team! As a Payroll administrator, you will be responsible for.. * Providing excellent support and assistance in a number of different payrolls. * Processing a start to finish whilst collating data for inputting on records. * Submitting of pension provider contributions. * Maintaining and updating spreadsheets. * Dealing/handling with queries. * Liaising with HMRC and other 3rd party organisations. Personal Attributes * 2 years minimum of payroll experience. * Strong knowledge/experience on Tax, NI and statutory payments. * Excellent communicator with strong telephone manner. * High level of accuracy. Benefits Include: Hours; 9am-5:30pm / Parking available / 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays / Private Healthcare 45046MFINDPAYS

Are you a Sales Manager looking for your next venture!? We're looking for a highly motivated Sales Manager to join a successful, innovative, award-winning Business Services Group!Portfolio are proud to be exclusively representing our multinational UK based client - offering their services to other businesses in HR, tax, health & safety and employment law. This really is an amazing opportunity for Sales Professionals to work within an ever growing, global company! Having expanded their offices from the UK, to Ireland, Canada, Australia AND New Zealand, opportunity and possibilities really are endless for sales professionals eager to succeed! Some of the fun bits! * Day off for your birthday * Competitive holiday entitlement * Life insurance cover * Private health cover * Employee Profit Share Scheme * Social events hosted through the year, such as expensed holidays! What your day looks like… * Monitor daily activity from your team and ensure they're on track for hitting their targets! * Quality checks and feedback sessions with the team! * Conduct 1-1 performance reviews! * Create sales reports to monitor performance and quality scores. What we're looking for… * You will be flexible between the Glasgow and Belfast office as required * Experience in a Team Leader or Management role, with at least 3 years sales management experience within a call centre environment * An assertive, confidence personality with natural leadership qualities. * A professional and intelligent approach to work * Resilience and the ability to always encourage and motivate others. Why join the Team…This is a superb place to work if you love solving problems, enjoy a challenge and have genuine enthusiasm for overcoming obstacles and learning, you'll love it. Your people and technical skills will be tested every day. There are endless opportunities for you to develop and grow and you'll really make a difference to all sorts of people. We're a family-run business, who are incredibly ambitious and constantly expanding and I can promise you'll enjoy every single day. P988879TMR2INDFIR

We're looking for an Employment Tax professional to join our existing team. The ideal candidate will have a solid grounding in PAYE, NIC's, IR35, benefits in kind, National Minimum Wage and Employer Compliance from working in practice, industry or HMRC. You will ideally hold a recognised professional qualification, or the equivalent gained by experience. You will work within a team environment with the opportunity to generate consultancy commission and cross referrals for the business. Job PurposeTo support our clients, who are firms of accountants ranging from Sole Practitioners to Top 100 practices, by providing HMRC enquiry and consultancy service on all aspects of Employment Taxes. Day-to-Day Responsibilities as a Employment Tax Consultant: * To manage a case load of insured and uninsured employer compliance cases as well as providing technical written consultancy reports. * Working within a team of Direct tax and VAT Enquiry Consultants * Carrying out in-depth research, producing assignments and undertaking reports for clients including IR35 contract review reports. * Providing background technical and tactical assistance to our clients (accountants and tax agents). * Drafting letters to HMRC on behalf of clients & drafting technical opinions where necessary. * Full case management responsibility including liaising with HMRC to bring Employer compliance cases to a close. * Attendance at Alternative Dispute Resolution meetings. * Planning and case management in relation to Tribunal hearings (providing representation at tribunal is dependent upon experience). * Maintaining a strong working knowledge in respect of all areas of Employment Tax, including keeping up to date with the appropriate legislation and developments in law. * Reviewing reports and providing second opinions as and when required. * Providing content to marketing to promote the services we provide. Why Join our Team? This is a superb place to work if you love solving problems, enjoy a challenge and have genuine enthusiasm for overcoming obstacles and learning, you'll love it. Your people and technical skills will be tested every day. There are endless opportunities for you to develop and grow and you'll really make a difference to a wide variety of clients. Employee Benefits * 25 Holidays + Bank Holidays * Vibrant Offices in Central London (Looking over the Thames) * Profit Share Scheme * PerkBox Discounts * Social Events Throughout Year * Contributory Pension Scheme * Private Health Insurance after 5 years * £5k Car Allowance P968100CC2R7INDMANS

Our client a true market leader in their field is looking for an experienced Litigation Consultant specialising within employment law to join their field based team. Experienced within Advocacy the successful candidate will manage cases across their locality with some requirement to travel across the UK.This is fantastic opportunity to be able to work from home and within the field representing clients within employment tribunal cases. This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified Advocate, looking for an improved work life balance or a HR professional who has represented the company interests within a Tribunal setting.We are looking for candidates who are confident, articulate and legally qualified, who have direct employment law experience. The successful candidate will be part of the UK Legal Team and will work closely with the employment law advisory service, the Litigation Executive teams and Senior Leadership Team. There is a strong focus on delivering high standards of care and service to our clients and we are looking for someone with good communication skills and high professional standards. Day to Day Responsibilities * Review allocated claims brought against clients in the Employment Tribunal, in conjunction with the appointed Litigation Executive preparing the case, to include approving the drafted pleadings, disclosure exercises and bundles of documents. * Representing clients in Tribunals and hearing and contested cases at tribunal * Preparation of cases, write up and running trials in court * Provide clear assessment of client cases, and identify and manage risks to the client including cost implications * Representing client interests wholly and presenting all legal arguments relevant Person Specification * Advocacy experience, ideally within employment law * Experience of representation in employment tribunal cases * Professional qualification preferred but not essential * Hold a full valid driving licence, and can work with autonomy and independently * Ability to work under pressure 971383BG2R6INDFIR