The Role
In line with the continuing growth of our business, we are looking to appoint a Payroll Administrator to join our busy team in our head office in Newcastle to support the team for 6 months on a part time (3 days per week) basis. The successful candidate will be primarily responsible for payroll administration, liaising with the practice’s external payroll bureau and our own in-house HR team to ensure the accurate payment of staff salaries and associated payroll matters such as pension contributions and PAYE related matters. In addition, some associated finance administration responsibilities are part of this role including general ledger analysis and reconciliation of key control accounts and the payment of expenses.
The Skills
With proven experience in a payroll environment and finance related function within a fast-paced and complex organisation, you have a highly organised and proactive approach to your work. You are used to working on multiple priorities and to tight deadlines – making use of your initiative, self-motivation, and effective communication skills.
You have experience of taking instruction from multiple stakeholders, while also managing expectations and ensuring the consistent delivery of an excellent service. Experience of working within an international partnership or engineering consultancy is desirable, although not essential.
Essential Skills Required
1. Working knowledge of UK payroll and PAYE
2. Experience of administering pension contributions to scheme
3. Good command of Excel and Word
4. Ability to manipulate and analyse data
5. Ability to work to agreed deadlines
6. Proactive approach to working
7. Willingness to learn
8. Strong communicator
9. Strong attention to detail