Trainee Payroll Administrator

Job Title: Trainee Payroll Administrator

Location: Whitley Bay

Contract: Full-time, Office-Based (With some flexibility)

Salary: Competitive + Benefits

About the Role

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Trainee Payroll Administrator to join our payroll team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with at least one year of payroll experience who is looking to develop their skills within a supportive and professional environment.

The successful candidate will assist with the accurate and timely administration of all payroll tasks, ensuring compliance with company policies and statutory requirements.

This role will report to the Payroll Manager and Head of Finance.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting with the end-to-end payroll process
• Inputting and maintaining payroll data accurately
• Processing timesheets, overtime, annual leave and amendments
• Supporting payroll queries from employees, clients and management
• Assisting with Expense reviews and payments

Key Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of experience in payroll administration
• Good understanding of payroll processes
• Proficient in Microsoft applications, particularly Excel and Word
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Good organisational and time-management skills
• Ability to work confidentially and handle sensitive information
• Willingness to learn and develop within the role

Desirable Skills

• Experience using SAGE Payroll beneficial but not essential
• Knowledge of UK payroll legislation
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

What We Offer

• Ongoing training and development
• Supportive team environment
• Opportunity to progress within payroll
• Competitive salary and benefits package

To apply:

Please submit your CV outlining your experience and suitability for the role.