Payroll Advisor

Reed; North East; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Hybrid work

Permanent role

Payroll ownership

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Reed Accountancy is partnering with a Newcastle-based organisation to recruit a Part-Time Payroll Advisor. The role covers payroll, pensions and benefits administration across multiple group businesses, in a flexible 20-30 hour per week pattern with hybrid working.

You'll deliver accurate payroll processing, liaise with outsourced payroll providers, manage auto-enrolment, and provide reports to Finance and HR while keeping compliance and confidentiality at the forefront.

Qualifications

• Experience in payroll, payroll coordination or reward administration.
• Experience processing monthly payroll for salaried employees with bonuses and deductions.
• Strong knowledge of PAYE, NI, and workplace pension auto-enrolment.
• Experience with outsourced payroll providers.
• Knowledge of P11D and PSA reporting.
• Strong Excel skills and reconciling payroll data.
• Excellent organisation and handling of confidential information.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and monthly deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit monthly payroll information including starters and changes.
• Review payroll outputs and resolve discrepancies with provider.
• Be the first point of contact for payroll queries from employees and managers.
• Administer workplace pensions including enrolments, opt-ins, opt-outs and re-enrolment.
• Support PSA and P11D reporting requirements.
• Maintain payroll procedures, records and compliance documentation.
• Produce payroll and pension reports for Finance and HR.
• Provide expenses review and approval cover.
• Stay up to date with payroll legislation and changes.

Skills

Payroll processing

Salaried payroll

PAYE/NI knowledge

Pensions auto-enrolment

Excel skills

Data reconciliation

Confidentiality

Deadline management

Education

CIPP qualification (or working towards)

Tools

Outsourced payroll provider

Job description

Payroll Advisor (Part-Time)

Reed Accountancy are delighted to be partnering with a well-established Newcastle-based organisation in the search for a Part-Time Payroll Advisor.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced payroll professional looking for a flexible role of 20-30 hours per week, with hybrid working and the chance to take ownership of payroll, pensions and benefits administration across multiple group businesses.

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne (Hybrid)
Hours: 20-30 hours per week (flexible working pattern)
Salary: £30,171 FTE
Contract: Permanent

The Role

Reporting to the Head of Finance, you'll act as the key link between the business and its outsourced payroll provider, ensuring payroll is delivered accurately, compliantly and on time.

Key responsibilities include:

• Preparing and submitting monthly payroll information, including starters, leavers, salary changes, bonuses, commission and deductions
• Reviewing payroll outputs and resolving discrepancies with the payroll provider
• Acting as the first point of contact for payroll-related queries from employees and managers
• Administering workplace pensions, including enrolments, opt-ins, opt-outs, contributions and re-enrolment activities
• Supporting annual P11D and PAYE Settlement Agreement (PSA) reporting requirements
• Maintaining payroll procedures, records and compliance documentation
• Producing payroll and pension-related reports for Finance and HR
• Providing cover for expenses review and approval when required
• Keeping up to date with payroll legislation and advising on any changes affecting the business

About You

We're looking for a hands-on payroll professional who can work independently, manage deadlines effectively and maintain exceptional attention to detail.

You'll ideally have:

• Previous experience in a payroll, payroll coordination or reward administration position
• Experience processing monthly payroll for salaried employees, including commission, bonus and other variable pay elements
• Strong knowledge of PAYE, National Insurance, statutory payments and workplace pension auto-enrolment
• Experience working with an outsourced payroll provider or payroll bureau
• Knowledge of P11D and PSA reporting
• Strong Excel skills and experience reconciling payroll data
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to handle confidential information
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and meet fixed monthly deadlines

Desirable

• CIPP qualification (or working towards)
• Experience administering pensions across multiple entities
• Experience reviewing employee expenses
• Experience using payroll and HR systems, including data integrations

What's on Offer?

• Flexible working pattern across 20-30 hours per week
• Hybrid working arrangement
• Permanent position with a successful and growing organisation
• Opportunity to take ownership of payroll processes across multiple businesses
• Supportive and collaborative working environment

If you're an experienced payroll professional seeking flexibility, autonomy and a varied role where you can make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.