Senior Payroll Administrator

Central Employment are supporting a leading Financial Services organisation on the outskirts of Newcastle city centre with the recruitment of a Senior Payroll Administrator. The Senior Payroll Administrator will be responsible for processing multiple multiple salaried payrolls, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring compliance in line with internal and statutory payroll requirements. Role Purpose As a Senior Payroll Administrator, you will take ownership of a diverse portfolio of clients, managing end-to-end payroll services from small businesses to large corporate entities.

You will serve as the primary point of contact for complex queries and lead by example to ensure 100% accuracy and strict legislative compliance.

Key Responsibilities Portfolio Management:
Autonomously process multiple payrolls (weekly, fortnightly, and monthly) for various clients, ensuring all statutory deadlines are met. End-to-End Processing:
Manage the full cycle from data collation and input to BACS file preparation and RTI submissions. Technical Compliance:
Calculate and review complex statutory payments including SSP, SMP, SPP, and redundancy. Ensure adherence to the latest 2025 UK tax codes, National Insurance thresholds, and National Minimum Wage (NMW) regulations. Pension Administration:
Oversee auto-enrolment processes, pension contributions, and submissions to various providers (e.g., NEST, People's Pension). Year-End Procedures:
Coordinate tax year-end processes, including the production and distribution of P60s, P11

Ds, and P45s. Client Liaison & Advice:
Act as a technical expert for clients, providing guidance on payroll legislation, HMRC enquiries, and resolving discrepancies. Team Support:
Mentor junior staff, conduct quality reviews of their work, and assist the Payroll Manager with process improvements or software migrations. Essential

Skills & Qualifications

Experience:

Minimum 3 years in a payroll bureau environment is desirable. Advanced Excel:
Highly proficient in data manipulation (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, and formulas).

Qualification:

CIPP qualification (Foundation Degree or Practitioner certificate) is highly desirable. Analytical Mindset:
Strong numerical aptitude with the ability to perform manual tax and NI calculations to verify system outputs. Communication:
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills for maintaining professional relationships with clients and HMRC.