Payroll Administrator

Payroll Administrator – Accountancy Practice
Location: Newcastle
Salary: £24,900
Office-based
BENEFITS

• Career progression opportunities
• Study support where applicable
• Ongoing professional development
• Hybrid working
• Up to 5 weeks' holiday plus bank holidays
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Life insurance
• Workplace pension
• Employee assistance programme
• Opportunity to purchase additional holiday
• Cycle to work and technology schemes
• Dedicated career development support
• Free parking
• Genuine work-life balance
• Social events and team activities

THE ROLE
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Payroll Administrator to join a well-established and growing accountancy practice in Newcastle.
This role would suit someone looking to build a career in payroll, with full training provided. Previous payroll experience is not essential, although experience within a payroll bureau or accountancy practice would be advantageous.
You will be responsible for processing payrolls for a varied portfolio of clients, ensuring accuracy, compliance and excellent client service.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Processing end-to-end payrolls for a varied portfolio of clients, including HMRC submissions
• Reviewing your own work before senior-level sign-off and client delivery
• Maintaining pension data and completing relevant declarations
• Calculating pension deductions and managing auto-enrolment requirements
• Ensuring all payroll data is accurate and delivered to a high standard
• Liaising with clients and providing support on payroll and auto-enrolment queries
• Working to strict deadlines and maintaining compliance with relevant legislation

ABOUT THE FIRM
This is a well-established independent accountancy and advisory firm with a strong reputation across the North East. The firm works with a diverse client base, ranging from owner-managed businesses and family groups through to larger organisations and international businesses.
The payroll team provides a dedicated service to a varied portfolio of clients, from single-director companies through to businesses employing 250+ staff.
The firm has a strong focus on long-term client relationships, professional development and creating a supportive environment where employees can build successful careers.

ABOUT YOU
The successful candidate will ideally have:

• Excellent attention to detail and a strong focus on accuracy
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to work to deadlines in a busy environment
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage your own workload
• A professional, positive and approachable manner
• The ability to learn quickly and follow detailed processes
• Previous payroll or payroll bureau experience would be advantageous but is not essential
• Experience with STAR Payroll would be beneficial, although full training will be provided

WHY JOIN?
A great opportunity to join a friendly and established accountancy practice where you will receive full training, genuine career progression and ongoing professional development, while working with a varied client portfolio and gaining valuable payroll experience.
Interested? Call Zoe at Puro Associates 01904 571760


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