Payroll Assistant

BMC Appointments Ltd; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency seeks a detail-driven Payroll Assistant to join their Newcastle client’s team. The ideal candidate will have 1-2 years of payroll experience, strong communication skills, and a knack for problem-solving. Responsibilities include preparing payroll, maintaining time records, and assisting with payroll inquiries. This role offers a great opportunity for growth in the payroll field.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in payroll or a related role.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to resolve discrepancies.
• Discreet and professional when handling sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation and processing of payroll.
• Check and maintain employee time records.
• Produce payroll reports and validate information.
• Act as a first point of contact for payroll queries.
• Review and verify employee hours against timesheets.
• Ensure hours are correctly allocated to projects.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Customer service

Organisational skills

Tools

Spreadsheets

Timekeeping systems

Reporting tools

Job description

Are you organised, detail-driven, and looking to grow your career in payroll? We’re looking for a Payroll Assistant to join our Newcastle-based client’s team and play a key role in supporting payroll and project registration processes.

This is a great opportunity for someone with 1–2 years’ experience in payroll or a related role who enjoys working with data, problem-solving, and supporting people across the business.

Responsibilities:

• Assisting with the preparation and processing of payroll to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Checking and maintaining employee time records (clock-in/out) to keep data up to date.
• Producing payroll reports and ensuring information is validated before submission.
• Acting as a first point of contact for payroll queries, providing clear and timely responses.
• Reviewing and verifying employee hours against submitted timesheets.
• Ensuring hours are correctly allocated to projects and resolving any discrepancies.
• Working closely with HR, supervisors, and external agencies to maintain smooth processes.

Requirements:

• Previous experience (1–2 years) in payroll or a similar role.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to spot and resolve discrepancies.
• Confident with spreadsheets, timekeeping systems, and reporting tools.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• A team player with strong organisational skills who can manage deadlines.
• Discreet and professional when handling sensitive information.

If you’re interested in this role, please apply with your CV.