Payroll Assistant

We re looking for a Payroll Assistant to join our Newcastle-based client s team and play a key role in supporting payroll and project registration processes. This is a great opportunity for someone with 1 2 years experience in payroll or a related role who enjoys working with data, problem-solving, and supporting people across the business. What you ll be doing: Assisting with the preparation and processing of payroll to ensure accuracy and compliance. Checking and maintaining employee time records (clock-in/out) to keep data up to date. Producing payroll reports and ensuring information is validated before submission. Acting as a first point of contact for payroll queries, providing clear and timely responses. Reviewing and verifying employee hours against submitted timesheets. Ensuring hours are correctly allocated to projects and resolving any discrepancies. Working closely with HR, supervisors, and external agencies to maintain smooth processes. What we re looking for: Previous experience (1 2 years) in payroll or a similar role. Strong attention to detail with the ability to spot and resolve discrepancies. Confident with spreadsheets, timekeeping systems, and reporting tools. Excellent communication and customer service skills. A team player with strong organisational skills who can manage deadlines. Discreet and professional when handling sensitive information. ..... full job details .....