Payroll Administrator - *Permanent*

Office Angels; North East; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading employment agency is seeking a Payroll Administrator to join their team on the outskirts of Newcastle. The role involves managing payroll for clients, ensuring compliance with legislation, and providing administrative support. Ideal candidates will have at least 2 years of payroll experience and strong communication skills. This position offers a supportive team environment with several benefits, including holiday leave and free parking.

Benefits

Free onsite parking

20 days holiday + bank holidays

Birthday off every year

Extra holiday for each year of service

Qualifications

• At least 2 years' experience in a payroll role, ideally within an accountancy practice.
• Familiarity with payroll legislation is essential.
• Knowledge of BrightPay payroll software is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Run end-to-end payrolls for clients using BrightPay.
• Oversee compliance with statutory payroll obligations.
• Administer workplace pension schemes and assist with compliance matters.

Skills

Payroll experience

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Proactive approach

Tools

BrightPay

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Payroll Administrator
Location: Outskirts of Newcastle upon Tyne - Fully Office Based
Salary: £25,000 - £30,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Working Pattern: Full Time (37.5 hours per week; part-time hours considered for the right candidate, must be available 5 days)

About Our Client

Join a friendly accountancy practice located on the outskirts of Newcastle upon Tyne! Our client is proud of their supportive, close-knit team environment and is seeking an organised, detail-oriented Payroll Administrator to make a meaningful impact.

About the Role

As a Payroll Administrator, you will be the main point of contact for a portfolio of payroll clients, ensuring that payrolls are managed accurately and punctually. Your deep understanding of payroll legislation will be vital in ensuring compliance with auto-enrolment regulations. Alongside managing payroll, you'll also be responsible for key administrative tasks such as maintaining statutory registers and submitting filings to Companies House.

Responsibilities

• Run end-to-end payrolls for clients using BrightPay, ensuring all deadlines are met.
• Oversee compliance with statutory payroll obligations, including timely submissions and auto-enrolment responsibilities.
• Administer workplace pension schemes and assist clients with compliance matters.
• Set up records for new clients to ensure smooth onboarding.
• Prepare and submit confirmation statements and maintain accurate statutory registers.
• Monitor key deadlines for payroll and company secretarial tasks.
• Provide administrative support to partners and the wider team for seamless operations.

Requirements

• At least 2 years' experience in a payroll role, ideally within an accountancy practice.
• Familiarity with payroll legislation.
• Proactive and reliable approach to work.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Knowledge of BrightPay payroll software is desirable.

What They Offer

• A supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Opportunity to work across various clients and industries.

Benefits

• Free onsite parking
• 20 days holiday + bank holidays
• Birthday off every year
• Extra holiday for each year of service

If you're ready to bring your payroll expertise to a vibrant team and make a difference, we want to hear from you!

If you're interested in this position, please submit your CV through this application or contact OA Newcastle at 0191 261 0123 for further details. Kindly note that we are unable to offer individual feedback, and only candidates selected for shortlisting will be contacted.

If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Office Angels is an employment agency and business. We are an equal-opportunities employer who puts expertise, energy and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. By showcasing talents, skills and unique experiences in an inclusive environment, we help individuals thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

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