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
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Process end to end weekly and monthly payrolls PAYE and umbrella
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Manage timesheets, payroll calculations, deductions, expenses
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Submit RTI filings and maintain accurate HMRC records
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Administer pensions and auto enrolment
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Maintain worker records including starters, leavers, amendments
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Support CIS payroll where required
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Reconcile payroll journals and support accounts processes
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Issue payslips, P45s, P60s and payroll summaries
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Maintain audit ready payroll and contractor files
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Liaise with clients, contractors, and construction businesses on payroll queries
IR35 and Compliance Support
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Work with established contracts and payroll processes
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Support IR35 documentation and record keeping
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Flag risks or inconsistencies for escalation
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Ensure payroll activity aligns with agreed worker status decisions
Skills and Experience Required
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Payroll experience in a bureau, recruitment, or construction payroll environment
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Confident using payroll software and systems
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Solid understanding of PAYE, NI, pensions, statutory payments
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Working knowledge of IR35 and contractor payroll models
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High attention to detail and ability to meet weekly deadlines
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Strong communication and organisation skills
Desirable
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Experience with CIS payrolls
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Exposure to umbrella payroll structures
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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
