Payroll and People Systems Assistant at National Energy Action

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Contract Type: Permanent

Role Type: Employment

Hours: Part time

Application deadline:

Based: Hybrid

Salary: £16,364 to 17,164 Pro Rata

Salary Type: Salary Scale

Location: Tyne and Wear

Role description: Assistant

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.

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