Senior Payroll Administrator

Puro Associates; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday allowance

Work-life balance

Career progression

Study support

Maternity pay

Life insurance

Employee assistance

Cycle to work

Free parking

Job summary

Puro Associates is seeking an experienced Senior Payroll Administrator to join a busy payroll team in a reputable accountancy practice. You will manage a varied portfolio of client payrolls, ensuring timely processing and high-quality service.

Key duties include end-to-end payroll processing, auto-enrolment pensions, liaising with HMRC, and supporting junior staff. The role offers hybrid working from Newcastle and career progression within a respected firm.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of payroll and auto-enrolment legislation.
• Experience processing payroll from start to finish across varying sizes.
• Experience in payroll bureau or accountancy practice is desirable.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work accurately under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Professional, approachable and positive attitude.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to provide clear, practical client advice.
• Ability to work independently while supporting colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Managing end-to-end payroll processing, including auto-enrolment pensions.
• Submitting Full Payment Submissions and Employer Payment Summaries to HMRC.
• Handling client and internal payroll queries promptly and professionally.
• Ensuring accuracy and quality across payroll outputs.
• Calculating and processing statutory payments and court orders.
• Advising on and processing annual leave entitlement.
• Uploading and maintaining pension data and regulatory declarations.
• Supporting junior team members and reviewing work.

Skills

Payroll knowledge

Auto-enrolment

Payroll processing

Client advisory

Communication skills

Deadline orientation

Organisational skills

Independent work

Team support

STAR payroll software

Tools

STAR payroll software

Job description

Senior Payroll Administrator – Accountancy Practice

Salary: Up to £35,000

Location: Newcastle

Hybrid

Benefits

• Up to 5 weeks’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Genuine work-life balance
• Career progression opportunities
• Study support where applicable
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Life insurance
• Employee assistance programme
• Cycle to work and technology schemes
• Free parking

The Role

We are looking for an experienced Senior Payroll Administrator to join a busy payroll team within a well-established accountancy practice. You will manage a varied portfolio of client payrolls, taking responsibility for accurate and timely processing while providing a high level of service and practical advice to clients.

Key responsibilities

• Managing end-to-end payroll processing, including auto-enrolment pensions
• Preparing and submitting Full Payment Submissions and Employer Payment Summaries to HMRC
• Handling client and internal payroll queries promptly and professionally
• Ensuring accuracy and quality across all payroll outputs
• Calculating and processing statutory payments and court orders
• Advising on and processing annual leave entitlement
• Uploading and maintaining pension data and completing relevant regulatory declarations
• Supporting junior members of the team and reviewing work where required
• Processing maternity and sickness payments
• Setting up and approving BACS payments for salaries and PAYE
• Producing payroll reports and payroll journals
• Liaising with government agencies and pension providers where required
• Setting up pension schemes and maintaining payroll software records

About The Business

This is an opportunity to join a respected and established independent accountancy and advisory firm with a broad client base across a range of sectors and business sizes.

The payroll team provides specialist payroll services to businesses ranging from small owner-managed companies through to larger organisations with 250+ employees. The team prides itself on delivering accurate, timely and professional advice while building long-standing client relationships.

Attributes Required

• Strong knowledge of payroll and auto-enrolment legislation
• Proven experience processing payroll from start to finish
• Experience managing payrolls of varying sizes and complexity
• Previous experience within a payroll bureau or accountancy practice is highly desirable
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work accurately under pressure and meet deadlines
• Professional, approachable and positive attitude
• Strong organisational and time-management skills
• Confidence providing clear and practical advice to clients
• Ability to work independently while also supporting colleagues
• Experience with STAR payroll software would be advantageous, but training can be provided

Why Join?

You’ll be joining a friendly, collaborative team where professional development and career progression are encouraged. The role offers genuine variety, exposure to a diverse client base and the opportunity to build on your existing payroll expertise within a supportive practice environment.