Part Time Payroll And Office Administrator

Forrest Recruitment Ltd.; Newcastle-under-Lyme; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 20 days

Bank holidays pro rata

Learning & development

Volunteering day

Job summary

Forrest Recruitment Ltd. is seeking a Part-time Payroll & Office Administrator in Newcastle-under-Lyme to join a small HR team. You will manage the monthly payroll for 52 staff, process new starters and leavers, and support general office administration.

The role is 20 hours per week across three days with flexible days. Essentials include payroll experience, UK payroll legislation knowledge, strong numerical skills, and proficiency in payroll software and Excel.

Qualifications

• Previous payroll experience
• Knowledge of UK payroll legislation and HMRC requirements
• Strong numerical skills and attention to detail
• Experience using payroll software and Microsoft Excel

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end monthly payroll for 52 employees
• Calculate overtime and statutory payments (SSP/SMP)
• Process starters, leavers, P45s and payroll amendments
• Manage deductions (PAYE, National Insurance, student loan, pension)
• Reconcile payroll reports with Finance
• Support year-end processes (P60s, P11Ds)
• Respond to employee payroll queries
• Maintain employee holiday records
• Provide general HR and office administration including meeting coordination and document control
• Order company workwear and manage stock control

Skills

Payroll experience

UK payroll legislation

Numerical accuracy

Payroll software

Microsoft Excel

Organisational skills

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Working Hours: 8am - 5pm, 3 days per week (flexible on days)

We are currently recruiting for a Payroll & Office Administrator to join our client's team on a permanent, part-time basis. This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and detail-oriented individual with previous payroll experience who enjoys taking ownership of processes while supporting wider office and HR administration.

Working 20 hours per week across three days, you will be responsible for managing the monthly payroll for a workforce of 52 employees, ensuring all payments are processed accurately and on time, alongside providing administrative support to the wider HR team.

The Role

• Managing the end-to-end monthly payroll process, ensuring accurate and timely payments
• Calculating overtime and statutory payments, including SSP and SMP
• Processing new starters, leavers, P45s and payroll amendments
• Managing deductions such as PAYE, National Insurance, student loan and pension
• Reconciling payroll reports and providing relevant information to the Finance team
• Supporting payroll year-end processes, including P60s and P11Ds
• Responding to employee payroll queries
• Maintaining employee holiday records
• Providing general HR and office administration, including meeting coordination, scheduling, minute-taking and document control
• Order company workwear, including stock control and allocation

What We're Looking For

• Previous payroll experience
• A good understanding of UK payroll legislation and HMRC requirements
• Strong numerical skills and excellent attention to detail
• Experience using payroll software and Microsoft Excel
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary, with an annual review
• 20 days' annual leave plus bank holidays and Christmas shutdown, pro rata for part-time hours
• Learning and development opportunities
• One paid volunteering day each year

Please note that due to the high volume of applications we receive, only those successfully shortlisted for the role will be personally contacted.

Part Time Payroll and Office Administrator Newcastle-under-Lyme