Payroll Assistant

Payroll Assistant – Arup, Newcastle Upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

Be part of Arup’s Finance team in a shared service centre that processes monthly payroll for staff across the UK, UAE, India and Kenya. This is a 6‑month FTC role reporting to the Payroll Deputy Team Leader.

• Process starters, leavers, one‑off payments, season ticket and bicycle loans.
• Validate payroll changes and upload tax information.
• Manage sickness and statutory absence records including birthing parent and shared parental leave.
• Handle international payroll processing.
• Prepare reporting and perform reconciliations, including data cleansing.
• Process third‑party payments.
• Provide correspondence and customer service support.
• Assist with ad‑hoc tasks as required.

• Strong payroll processing experience.
• Solid working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• High accuracy and ability to meet tight timescales.
• Awareness or experience of a shared service centre environment.
• Understanding of payroll legislation and processes.
• Ability to create and review procedures.
• Process improvement experience.
• Excellent written and spoken communication and interpersonal skills.

Arup offers a competitive total rewards package with pay, profit share and flexible benefits. Benefits include private medical insurance, life assurance, accident insurance and income protection. Opportunities for learning, career growth and involvement in impactful projects are part of the culture.

Arup is an equal‑opportunity employer that actively promotes diversity and inclusivity. All candidates are welcomed regardless of age, gender identity, marital status, disability, neurotype, mental health, race, faith, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and pregnancy status.

To understand what to expect next, please visit the recruitment process page. Arup will never ask for bank details as part of the recruitment process.

Seniority level:
Entry level.

Employment type:

Full‑time. Job function:
General Business and Finance.