Payroll & Accounts Administrator

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