Negotiable
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.
- 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.
£24000 - £28000/annum