Payroll & Accounts Administrator

Position: Payroll & Accounts Administrator (Permanent)
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

* Process end to end weekly and monthly payrolls PAYE and umbrella

* Manage timesheets, payroll calculations, deductions, expenses

* Submit RTI filings and maintain accurate HMRC records

* Administer pensions and auto enrolment

* Maintain worker records including starters, leavers, amendments

* Support CIS payroll where required

* Reconcile payroll journals and support accounts processes

* Issue payslips, P45s, P60s and payroll summaries

* Maintain audit ready payroll and contractor files

* Liaise with clients, contractors, and construction businesses on payroll queries

IR35 and Compliance Support

* Work with established contracts and payroll processes

* Support IR35 documentation and record keeping

* Flag risks or inconsistencies for escalation

* Ensure payroll activity aligns with agreed worker status decisions

Skills and Experience Required

* Payroll experience in a bureau, recruitment, or construction payroll environment

* Confident using payroll software and systems

* Solid understanding of PAYE, NI, pensions, statutory payments

* Working knowledge of IR35 and contractor payroll models

* High attention to detail and ability to meet weekly deadlines

* Strong communication and organisation skills

Desirable

* Experience with CIS payrolls

* Exposure to umbrella payroll structures

* 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