Payroll Administrator

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Payroll Administrator managing end-to-end payroll processes for Cintra, a payroll solutions provider. Ensuring accurate and timely processing of client payrolls with a supportive team environment.

Posted 6/29/2026full-timeNewcastle upon Tyne • 🇬🇧 United KingdomJunior💰 £26,250 - £31,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in end-to-end payroll processing, including compliance with HMRC legislation and statutory payments. Proficient in client communication and managing payroll-related tasks efficiently under pressure.

Highest-signal resume keywords

End-To-End Payroll ExperienceHMRC Legislation KnowledgeClient-Facing CommunicationMicrosoft Excel ProficiencyCIPP Qualification

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Hard Skills

Payroll ProcessingStatutory PaymentsManual CalculationsData ImportsPension RulesTax CalculationsNI CalculationsApprenticeship LevyEmployment AllowanceSmall ER Relief

Soft Skills

Attention To DetailResilience Under PressureTeam PlayerStrong Work EthicIndependent Work Management

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft Outlook

Certifications & Qualifications

CIPP QualificationPayroll Study

Industry Keywords

RTI SubmissionsPension FilesClient LiaisonStatutory Payment SchedulesDeadline Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Process a portfolio of client payrolls end to end within agreed timeframes, accurately, methodically, and to schedule every time
Produce employee documents and submit RTI and pension files on behalf of clients
Process HMRC and third party payments and create statutory payment schedules
Carry out manual calculations covering starters and leavers, tax and NI, student loans, pensions, apprenticeship levy, employment allowance, and Small ER relief
Use imports for efficient data processing, building your technical toolkit as you go
Liaise directly with clients and HMRC, communicating clearly, professionally, and proactively

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least 1 year of end-to-end payroll experience and a keenness to deepen that knowledge further
Good understanding of HMRC legislation, statutory payments, and pension and auto-enrolment rules
Good numeracy skills and a high level of attention to detail
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Outlook
Proven experience in a client-facing environment with clear and confident written and verbal communication skills
Resilient and calm under deadline pressure, able to maintain your standards when the pace picks up
Able to work independently and manage your own workload within agreed timeframes
A genuine team player with a strong work ethic and a real eagerness to keep developing
A CIPP qualification or equivalent payroll study in progress or completed

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid and flexible working arrangements supporting your work-life balance
Employer matched pension contribution to 5%
Wellbeing support through our company-funded health plan, health checks and employee assistance program
Onsite parking
And more!
Invaluable learning opportunities to propel careers forward.
Continuous employee training ensures knowledge remains up-to-date, skills stay sharp, and confidence continues to grow.