Senior Payroll Administrator

Senior Payroll Administrator – Accountancy Practice

Salary: Up to £35,000

Location: Newcastle

Hybrid

• 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

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.

• 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

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.

• 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

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.