Payroll Administrator

Payroll Administrator

Final date to receive applications: 22 February 2026

Department: Outsourced Services

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne

Reporting To: Payroll Manager

Compensation: £25,500 - £30,000 / year

Join our Outsourced Payroll Department as a Payroll Administrator!

We are Cintra. Known for our award-winning software that delivers payroll solutions to over 1000 clients. If you're passionate about payroll and are eager to join a dynamic team of seasoned professionals, this is the opportunity for you.

As the proud recipient of the Payroll Service Provider of the Year 2025 award at the CIPP Annual Excellence Awards, we offer exciting opportunities for professional development, competitive bonus structures, and a collaborative work environment.

Our modern offices are located in Hoults Yard, nestled on the outskirts of the vibrant Ouseburn Valley. This area boasts a thriving creative community, rich local heritage, and a lively social scene.

As part of our outsourced payroll processing team, you'll be responsible for managing the entire payroll cycle, ensuring each step is completed within agreed-upon time frames. From producing essential employee documents to generating RTIs and pension files, you'll handle it all with precision. Your role will involve timely processing of HMRC and third-party payments, fostering strong relationships with clients, and effective communication with HMRC.

You'll create statutory payment schedules, perform manual calculations for various scenarios including starters, leavers, tax, NI, student loans, and pensions.

Are you a strong team player, a keen learner, and someone who can adapt to any situation with a positive attitude? With exceptional written and verbal communication skills, along with a solid work ethic, we are looking for someone who can maintain their cool in a fast-paced environment and is comfortable working independently.

A deep understanding of HMRC legislation and statutory payments is essential, as is proven experience in client-facing roles. Applicants should have at least one year of payroll experience, proficiency in Microsoft Office—especially Excel and Outlook— and a comprehensive understanding of pension and Automatic Enrolment rules.

At Cintra, we firmly believe that our employees are the cornerstone of our success, and investing in their growth is synonymous with investing in the future of our company. As part of our commitment to nurturing our team, we are proud to offer:

• A competitive salary with generous bonus opportunities
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements supporting your work-life balance
• Employer matched pension contribution to 5%
• Wellbeing support through our company paid cash plan and employee assistance program which includes spa and gym discounts
• Onsite discounted parking
• And more!

We go the extra mile to strategically invest in our employees by providing them with invaluable learning opportunities to propel their careers forward. Our commitment to continuous employee training ensures that knowledge remains up-to-date, skills stay sharp, and confidence continues to grow. We firmly believe in empowering our workforce with the tools they need to thrive and succeed. Further details of the role can be found linked in the Job Description.

Please note that we do not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies for this position, we thank you for your cooperation. We reserve the right to close this job advert at anytime should there be a high volume of applications.