Payroll Administrator

Puro Associates; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Career progression opportunities

Study support

Pension

Life insurance

Free parking

Professional development

Employee assistance programme

Cycle to work

Job summary

Puro Associates in Newcastle is hiring a Payroll Administrator to join a growing accountancy practice. The role offers full training; prior payroll experience is helpful but not essential. You will handle payroll processing for a diverse client base, ensuring accuracy, compliance and excellent client service.

This office-based position provides hybrid working options and a structured career path, with study support and ongoing professional development available.

Qualifications

• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work to deadlines in a busy environment.
• Strong organisational skills and workload management.
• Professional, positive and approachable manner.
• Willingness to learn and follow detailed processes.

Responsibilities

• Process end-to-end payrolls for a varied portfolio of clients, including HMRC submissions.
• Review own work before senior-level sign-off and client delivery.
• Maintain pension data and complete relevant declarations.
• Calculate pension deductions and manage auto-enrolment requirements.
• Ensure payroll data is accurate and delivered to a high standard.
• Liaise with clients and provide payroll and auto-enrolment support.
• Work to strict deadlines and ensure compliance with legislation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Written/verbal communication

Organisation

Quick learner

Tools

STAR Payroll

Job description

Payroll Administrator – Accountancy Practice

Location: Newcastle

Salary: £24,900

Office-based

BENEFITS

• Career progression opportunities
• Study support where applicable
• Ongoing professional development
• Hybrid working
• Up to 5 weeks' holiday plus bank holidays
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Life insurance
• Workplace pension
• Employee assistance programme
• Opportunity to purchase additional holiday
• Cycle to work and technology schemes
• Dedicated career development support
• Free parking
• Genuine work-life balance
• Social events and team activities

THE ROLE

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Payroll Administrator to join a well‑established and growing accountancy practice in Newcastle.

This role would suit someone looking to build a career in payroll, with full training provided. Previous payroll experience is not essential, although experience within a payroll bureau or accountancy practice would be advantageous.

You will be responsible for processing payrolls for a varied portfolio of clients, ensuring accuracy, compliance and excellent client service.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Processing end-to-end payrolls for a varied portfolio of clients, including HMRC submissions
• Reviewing your own work before senior‑level sign‑off and client delivery
• Maintaining pension data and completing relevant declarations
• Calculating pension deductions and managing auto‑enrolment requirements
• Ensuring all payroll data is accurate and delivered to a high standard
• Liaising with clients and providing support on payroll and auto‑enrolment queries
• Working to strict deadlines and maintaining compliance with relevant legislation

ABOUT THE FIRM

This is a well‑established independent accountancy and advisory firm with a strong reputation across the North East. The firm works with a diverse client base, ranging from owner‑managed businesses and family groups through to larger organisations and international businesses.

The payroll team provides a dedicated service to a varied portfolio of clients, from single‑director companies through to businesses employing 250+ staff.

The firm has a strong focus on long‑term client relationships, professional development and creating a supportive environment where employees can build successful careers.

ABOUT YOU

• Excellent attention to detail and a strong focus on accuracy
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to work to deadlines in a busy environment
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage your own workload
• A professional, positive and approachable manner
• The ability to learn quickly and follow detailed processes
• Previous payroll or payroll bureau experience would be advantageous but is not essential
• Experience with STAR Payroll would be beneficial, although full training will be provided

WHY JOIN?

A great opportunity to join a friendly and established accountancy practice where you will receive full training, genuine career progression and ongoing professional development, while working with a varied client portfolio and gaining valuable payroll experience.