Senior Payroll Officer

Payroll; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

An accountancy practice in Newcastle upon Tyne is searching for a Senior Payroll professional to join their growing team. This role involves supporting the payroll department, managing high volume payroll activities, and providing assistance with payroll-related queries. Candidates must have 2-5 years of experience in payroll, preferably in a bureau environment. The position offers a salary of up to £34,000, company pension, and hybrid working options post-training.

Benefits

Salary up to £34,000

Company Pension

Parking on site

Up to 33 paid holiday

Hybrid working after training

Qualifications

• 2-5 years’ experience in payroll, ideally in a bureau setting.
• Experience in technical payroll systems is preferred.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Support the payroll department in processing payroll.
• Provide comprehensive advice to employees regarding payroll queries.
• Manage high volume payroll activities and manual calculations.

Skills

Payroll systems experience

Excel skills

Bureau experience

High volume payroll management

Good communication skills

Job description

Posted On: 16th July 2024

I am working alongside an accountancy practice based in the central Newcastle area who are looking to add a Senior Payroll professional to their established team. They are going through rapid growth with their client base and are looking for an experienced candidate to support the growth of the organisation.

Key Duties / Tasks

• Technical skills : payroll systems experience preferred & excel skills
• 2-5 years’ experience ideally
• Bureau experience preferred
• Support the busy payroll department
• High volume, fast paced role
• Provide comprehensive advice to employees in relation to payroll queries.
• Working to deadlines
• Completing manual calculations
• Experience of T & A system useful

Benefits

• Salary up to £34,000 DOE
• Company Pension
• Parking on site
• Up to 33 paid holiday
• Hybrid working after training / induction

Normal working hours are 37.5 hours per week, 8 : 45am to 5.00pm with an unpaid break.