Payroll and People Systems Assistant at National Energy Action in Newcastle upon Tyne / Hybrid

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.