Payroll and People Systems Assistant
Job Summary
Working Pattern:
Part time
Advert Start Date:
14/10/2026
Advert End Date:
27/10/2026 12:00
Salary:
£16,364 - £17,164 pa (pro-rata)
Job Category:
HR / Training
Employment Location:
Newcastle upon Tyne / Hybrid
Further Information
About Us
National Energy Action (NEA) is the national fuel poverty charity, working across England, Wales and Northern Ireland to help everyone live in a warm, healthy home. We support vulnerable households, influence policy and deliver practical programmes that improve lives. Our teams are friendly, knowledgeable and passionate about making a difference.
The Role
We’re recruiting a part-time Payroll & People Systems Assistant (22.5 hours per week) to support both our Finance and People & Culture teams. You’ll help ensure accurate, timely payroll processing, maintain employee records and support the effective operation of our HR systems. This is a great opportunity to develop your payroll and HR systems experience within a supportive national charity.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and process monthly payroll
- Support PAYE, NI, pensions, RTI and statutory requirements
- Prepare payroll journals, reconciliations and payments
- Respond to payroll queries and support year-end processes
- Maintain accurate employee data in Iris Cascade
- Produce people reports and support data quality checks
- Work with Finance and People teams to align payroll/HR data
- Support HR systems testing, reporting and improvements
What You’ll Bring
- Experience processing payroll and maintaining employee records
- Knowledge of UK payroll legislation and auto-enrolment
- Good Excel skills
- Strong organisation, accuracy and confidentiality
- GCSE English & Maths (Grade C/4+)
Desirable
- Experience with Iris Cascade, Sage 50 Payroll or similar
- Experience preparing payroll journals and reconciliations
- Experience supporting audits or year-end processes
- Understanding of HR processes
- Payroll qualification (e.g. CIPP)
What We Offer
- £16,364–£17,164 per annum (pro-rata), Level 2 Points 6–9
- 11.5% non-contributory pension
- 25 days annual leave + 3 Christmas closure days (pro-rata)
- Public holidays
- Flexible and hybrid working (minimum one day per week in Newcastle office)
- Enhanced family-friendly benefits
- Employee Assistance Programme and benefits platform
Additional Information
Hybrid/home working is subject to H&S and GDPR checks. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. CVs are not accepted. No agency enquiries.
Closing date: 12:00 noon, Tuesday 27 October 2026
Interviews: Week commencing 09 November 2026
NEA is an equal opportunities employer. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.