Job Summary Portfolio Payroll are currently working with a busy and vibrant client payroll business in Newcastle who are currently recruiting for a Payroll Administrator with Education experience to join their team. Working for an established firm with opportunity for progression this business is the ideal setting to enhance your career. Key Objectives: To process outsourced payroll Excellent Service delivery End to End Payroll Administration Maintain working knowledge and understanding of current statutory legislation Enrolling New Starters Liaising with HMRC RTI, Pensions, Collating timesheets Inputting data onto the system Checking timesheets are correct Creating statutory payment schedules and top up Manual calculations - starters and leavers, tax and NI, student loans, pensions Using imports for data processing Early payroll runs and re-runs and payments after leaving Apprenticeship levy, Employment allowance, Small ER relief - calculations and implementation Payroll reversals/corrections Court orders processing Taking inbound calls General administration duties Skills and attributes: Essential Criteria Demonstrable experience processing school and/or academy payrolls end-to-end Working knowledge of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), including contribution bandings and employer/employee reporting requirements Experience producing and submitting i-Connect files to the relevant LGPS pension fund/administering authority Familiarity with MCR (Monthly ..... full job details .....