Payroll Administrator (12 Month FTC)
Posted 5 days ago by Cintra HR & Payroll Services
£30,000 Per year
Fixed-Term
Hybrid
Newcastle, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Payroll Administrator role at Cintra involves managing the entire payroll cycle within a 12-month fixed-term contract. The position requires strong communication skills and a deep understanding of HMRC legislation, with responsibilities including processing payments and generating essential employee documents. The role is based in Newcastle upon Tyne and offers opportunities for professional development and a collaborative work environment. Candidates should have at least one year of payroll experience and proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Outlook.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage the entire payroll cycle, ensuring timely completion of each step.
- Produce essential employee documents and generate RTIs and pension files.
- Process HMRC and third-party payments accurately.
- Foster strong relationships with clients and communicate effectively with HMRC.
- Create statutory payment schedules and perform manual calculations for various scenarios.
Key Skills:
- At least one year of payroll experience.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Outlook.
- Deep understanding of HMRC legislation and statutory payments.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and maintain composure in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience in client-facing roles.
- Comprehensive understanding of pension and Automatic Enrolment rules.
Salary (Rate): £30,000 yearly
City: Newcastle upon Tyne
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: fixed-term
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: Other
Application Deadline: 20 June 2025
Department: Outsourced Services
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
Compensation: £25,500 - £30,000 / year
Description
We are looking for a Payroll Administrator to join us on a 12 month FTC. We are Cintra. Known for our award-winning software that delivers payroll solutions to over 1000 clients. If you're passionate about payroll and are eager to join a dynamic team of seasoned professionals, this is the opportunity for you. As the proud recipient of the Payroll Service Provider of the Year 2024 award at the CIPP Annual Excellence Awards, we offer exciting opportunities for professional development, competitive bonus structures, and a collaborative work environment. Our modern offices are located in Hoults Yard, nestled on the outskirts of the vibrant Ouseburn Valley. This area boasts a thriving creative community, rich local heritage, and a lively social scene.
The Opportunity
As part of our outsourced payroll processing team, you'll be responsible for managing the entire payroll cycle, ensuring each step is completed within agreed-upon timeframes. From producing essential employee documents to generating RTIs and pension files, you'll handle it all with precision. Your role will involve timely processing of HMRC and third-party payments, fostering strong relationships with clients, and effective communication with HMRC. You'll create statutory payment schedules, perform manual calculations for various scenarios including starters, leavers, tax, NI, student loans, and pensions.
About You
Are you a strong team player, a keen learner, and someone who can adapt to any situation with a positive attitude? With exceptional written and verbal communication skills, along with a solid work ethic, we are looking for someone who can maintain their cool in a fast-paced environment and is comfortable working independently. A deep understanding of HMRC legislation and statutory payments is essential, as is proven experience in client-facing roles. Applicants should have at least one year of payroll experience, proficiency in Microsoft Office—especially Excel and Outlook— and a comprehensive understanding of pension and Automatic Enrolment rules.
What's in it for me?
At Cintra, we firmly believe that our employees are the cornerstone of our success, and investing in their growth is synonymous with investing in the future of our company. As part of our commitment to nurturing our team, we are proud to offer:
- A competitive salary with generous bonus opportunities
- Hybrid and flexible working arrangements supporting your work-life balance
- Employer matched pension contribution to 5%
- Wellbeing support through our company paid cash plan and employee assistance program which includes spa and gym discounts
- Onsite discounted parking
- And more!
We go the extra mile to strategically invest in our employees by providing them with invaluable learning opportunities to propel their careers forward. Our commitment to continuous employee training ensures that knowledge remains up-to-date, skills stay sharp, and confidence continues to grow. We firmly believe in empowering our workforce with the tools they need to thrive and succeed.
Further details of the role can be found linked in the Job Description. Please note that we do not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies for this position, we thank you for your cooperation. We reserve the right to close this job advert at anytime should there be a high volume of applications.