Senior Payroll Officer
| Posting date: | 19 June 2025 |
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| Salary: | £114.38 per day |
| Additional salary information: | per day PAYE |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 18 July 2025 |
| Location: | Newcastle |
| Company: | Triumph Consultants Ltd |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | JM 88553 |
Summary
What's involved with this role:
Senior Payroll Officer
JM 88553 - Newcastle
Contract Length: 6 months
Pay Rate: £114.38 per day PAYE
IR35: IN SCOPE
37 hours per week
Location: NEWCASTLE – Can be hybrid or full time working in the office
Security Clearance: BPSS
Our client is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Payroll Officer to join their dynamic team. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional with strong legislative knowledge and technical payroll skills who is ready to hit the ground running.
Responsibilities & Duties:
1. Staff Payroll
Oversee monthly payroll processes, including BACS payments and General Ledger outputs
Manage high volumes of sensitive payroll data under tight deadlines
Reconcile team inputs and manage manual corrections and payments
Process statutory deductions (e.g., HMRC) and compile monthly Tax/NI liabilities
Liaise with the ESR Helpdesk, manage service requests, and stay updated on ESR/legislative changes
Address staff and third-party payroll and pension queries, ensuring Data Protection compliance
Support Payroll Officers with complex queries and administrative tasks
Provide technical expertise and act as a knowledge resource for junior staff
2. Pensioner Payroll
Monitor and validate daily pension payroll runs
Cross-check outputs and exception reports for accuracy
Ensure BACS payments are accurate and all adjustments are processed
Distribute payslips, P60s, and pension communications
Calculate and report pension-related Income Tax to HMRC
Log and resolve technical issues with Compendia systems
Stay up to date on Compendia procedures and train staff accordingly
3. General Responsibilities
Provide training and guidance on payroll, pensions, and expenses procedures
Handle requests for information while maintaining data confidentiality
Escalate processing issues promptly to the Payroll & Pensions Manager
Foster strong relationships with internal teams and external partners
Support the induction of new staff and promote ongoing professional development
Essential Requirements:
Confident in manual gross-to-net payroll calculations
Able to hit the ground running in a fast-paced environment
In-depth understanding of PAYE, taxable benefits, and salary sacrifice legislation
Proficient in Excel and capable of data analysis
Public sector experience is welcomed but not essential
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Job Ref: JM 88553
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