Average Payroll Advisor salary in Newcastle Upon Tyne

One of the North’s leading firms of chartered accountants and business advisors employing c.1,000 staff across several offices, is looking to recruit a Payroll Manager/Supervisor to its Newcastle office to deliver high quality and timely payroll services to a portfolio of clients ranging in size and complexity.You will be part of a team managing a portfolio of new and existing clients, with responsibility for the delivery and implementation of payroll services to a high standard, with high levels of accuracy and attention to detail.Your key responsibilities as Payroll Manager/Supervisor will include:End-to-end payroll process delivery for a portfolio of clients, ensuring that the payrolls are processed and submitted each pay period in a timely and accurate mannerAdvising on any technical payroll matters arising, such as termination payments, payrolling of benefits and statutory paymentsDealing with client and team queries in relation to payroll operations, including handling escalationsManaging team workloads and allocations, providing counselling including annual and in-year reviewsPreparing client fee and budget detailsApproving BACS files for the payment of employeesAuto-Enrolment complianceSet up and attending client meetings when requiredDeveloping additional services for payroll clientsEnsuring the smooth transition/implementation of new payroll clients - effective procedures for the setup of internal and external systems, tools and processesHMRC audit assistance and ensuring compliance with internal quality and risk requirementsAs Payroll Manager/Supervisor, you will need:Strong, end-to-end experience as Payroll Manager, Payroll Delivery Manager, Payroll Supervisor, Payroll Controller, Senior Payroll Officer or similar – ideally gained in a UK bureau environment or handling larger/more complex payrollsPayroll qualifications e.g. Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals (CIPP) advantageousExpertise in understanding payroll compliance, rules and legislations in a multi-country environment, in addition to AE, RTI, Apprenticeship Levy, Statutory payments/deductions, Pension contributions and so onUnderstanding of related processes that impact PayrollStrong workload, project, time and stakeholder management skillsGood IT skills including experience of working with Excel documentsAn assertive, proactive, flexible, service-driven, innovative and cooperative approach to delivery with desire to take on responsibilityExcellent communication skillsRewards and benefits:Salary £40,000 - £60,000 + excellent benefits packageFull timePermanent roleExcellent training, support and career development opportunitiesAttractive city centre office and flexible workingPlease note:- To secure maximum pay/rewards, you must possess all outlined experience, skills, knowledge and relevant qualifications.- High levels of interest mean we will only contact you if your application is shortlisted and this will happen within five working days.- Candidates must have the right to work in the UK permanently and without any restrictions – there is no visa sponsorship on offer for this role.

One of the North’s leading firms of chartered accountants and business advisors, offering an extensive range of corporate, personal and specialist tax services and employing c.1,000 staff, is keen to recruit new a Payroll Specialist or Administrator as part of its fast-growing Newcastle office.You will be part of a team managing a portfolio of new and existing clients, with responsibility for the delivery and implementation of payroll services to a high standard, with high levels of accuracy and attention to detail.Your key responsibilities as Payroll Specialist/Administrator will include:Processing and importing payroll data including joiners/leavers, hours, overtime, statutory paymentsManual calculationsProcessing paymentsCalculating retrospective paymentsCalculating the PAYE tax, NI and Apprenticeship Levy amounts payableCompleting payroll reportsEnsuring regulatory compliance i.e., RTI, Auto Enrolment and Apprentice Levy.Creating BACS files for the payment of employeesIssuing payslips, P45s and P60sSet up and administration of pensions informationExecuting management reports and KPI reports on the payroll processReviewing, identifying and implementing process and system improvementsProactively share your knowledge with colleagues to help them upskillAs Payroll Specialist/Administrator you’ll need:Strong Payroll experience gained in practice preferred – industry experience will be considered, ideally including exposure to larger or more complex organisationsGood knowledge and understanding of payroll compliance and best practice, including AE, RTI, Apprenticeship Levy, Employment AllowanceCIPP or alternative payroll qualification desirable but not essentialExcellent IT Skills and highly competent with Word, Excel and OutlookGood workload management skills and ability to work to deadlinesAbility to calmly handle a high volume of work in a fast paced, deadline driven environmentRewards & Benefits:Basic salary of £24000 - £35,000 and competitive benefits packageFull timePermanentExcellent training, support and career development opportunitiesAttractive city centre office and flexible workingPlease note:- To secure maximum pay/rewards, you must possess all outlined experience, skills, knowledge and relevant qualifications.- High levels of interest mean we will only contact you if your application is shortlisted and this will happen within five working days.- Candidates must have the right to work in the UK permanently and without any restrictions – there is no visa sponsorship on offer for this role.

I am working with a client who is looking to appoint a Payroll & Benefits Advisor. Key Responsibilities: Payroll (30%)End-to-end monthly payroll for approx. 100 employees (P&I division) and 35 employees (sister company).Manage statutory payments (PAYE, NI, SSP, SMP, etc.), RTI returns, P11Ds, and year-end reporting.Perform reconciliations and resolve discrepancies promptly. Compensation & Benefits (70%)Administer pensions (auto-enrolment), perks schemes, holiday purchase, SPOT awards, long service and retirement awards.Manage bonuses, commissions, car allowances, private health insurance, and other ad-hoc agreements.Produce annual total reward statements and support compensation policy development.Systems & ComplianceAct as a system superuser; support configuration, testing, and reporting improvements.Ensure compliance with payroll, taxation, pension, and data protection legislation.Stakeholder SupportProvide expert advice to HR, Finance, and operational managers.Act as trusted point of contact for payroll and benefits queries. Ideal Candidate Profile: Strong payroll experience and solid understanding of compensation & benefits.Confident communicator with resilience CIPP qualification desirable; experience in a manufacturing environment preferred. Benefits Offered: 25 days holiday + bank holidaysPension scheme (up to 7% employer match)Death in service (3x annual salary)Sick pay schemePerks@Work discountsEmployee wellbeing programmeCycle to work schemeFree parking on siteCareer progression and L&D opportunities If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk