Payroll Administrator in Newcastle upon Tyne

Responsibilities

• Process a portfolio of client payrolls end to end within agreed timeframes, accurately, methodically, and to schedule every time.
• Produce employee documents and submit RTI and pension files on behalf of clients.
• Process HMRC and third party payments and create statutory payment schedules.
• Carry out manual calculations covering starters and leavers, tax and NI, student loans, pensions, apprenticeship levy, employment allowance, and Small ER relief.
• Use imports for efficient data processing, building your technical toolkit as you go.
• Liaise directly with clients and HMRC, communicating clearly, professionally, and proactively.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of end-to-end payroll experience and a keenness to deepen that knowledge further.
• Good understanding of HMRC legislation, statutory payments, and pension and auto-enrolment rules.
• Good numeracy skills and a high level of attention to detail.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Outlook.
• Proven experience in a client‑facing environment with clear and confident written and verbal communication skills.
• Resilient and calm under deadline pressure, able to maintain your standards when the pace picks up.
• Able to work independently and manage your own workload within agreed timeframes.
• A genuine team player with a strong work ethic and a real eagerness to keep developing.
• A CIPP qualification or equivalent payroll study in progress or completed.