Straight-Line Group are seeking a reliable, detail driven Payroll & Accounts Administrator to support our payroll function, servicing recruitment agencies, labour supply businesses, and construction companies across the UK.
This role is suited to someone with solid payroll experience and a working understanding of IR35 and contractor payroll environments, ideally within construction or recruitment.
Location: Office Based
Salary: £30,000 to £38,000 (Dependant on experience)
Job Type: Full Time, Permanent
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Key Responsibilities
* Process end to end weekly and monthly payrolls PAYE and umbrella
* Manage timesheets, payroll calculations, deductions, expenses
* Submit RTI filings and maintain accurate HMRC records
* Administer pensions and auto enrolment
* Maintain worker records including starters, leavers, amendments
* Support CIS payroll where required
* Reconcile payroll journals and support accounts processes
* Issue payslips, P45s, P60s and payroll summaries
* Maintain audit ready payroll and contractor files
* Liaise with clients, contractors, and construction businesses on payroll queries
IR35 and Compliance Support
* Work with established contracts and payroll processes
* Support IR35 documentation and record keeping
* Flag risks or inconsistencies for escalation
* Ensure payroll activity aligns with agreed worker status decisions
Skills and Experience Required
* Payroll experience in a bureau, recruitment, or construction payroll environment
* Confident using payroll software and systems
* Solid understanding of PAYE, NI, pensions, statutory payments
* Working knowledge of IR35 and contractor payroll models
* High attention to detail and ability to meet weekly deadlines
* Strong communication and organisation skills
Desirable
* Experience with CIS payrolls
* Exposure to umbrella payroll structures
* CIPP qualification or working towards
The Opportunity
This is a key role within Straight-Line Group, offering progression as the payroll function scales across recruitment and construction clients.
About the Role
Straight-Line Group is seeking a reliable, detail driven Payroll & Accounts Administrator to support our payroll function, servicing recruitment agencies, labour supply businesses, and construction companies across the UK.
If you are interested, please apply now or call Straight-Line Group on (phone number removed) for more information