Trainee Payroll Assistant at Disability North

Contract Type: Permanent

Role Type: Employment

Hours: Full time

Application deadline: Thursday, September 4, 2025 - 17:00

Based: Newcastle

Salary: £22,932 Per Annum

Salary Type: Fixed Salary

Location: Tyne and Wear

Role description: Finance

? We're Hiring: Trainee Payroll Assistant

? Location: Disability North, Gosforth, Newcastle Upon Tyne

? 35 hours per week  Monday to Friday

? £22,932 per annum
? Closing date: Thursday 4^th September 5pm

Interviews will be held Thursday 18^th September

Disability North is seeking a motivated Trainee Payroll Assistant to join our friendly Payroll Service team. This is a great opportunity to start your career in payroll, finance, or administration, with full training provided.

You’ll help process payroll for Direct Payment employers, handle client queries, maintain records, and support our busy team. We’re looking for someone with great attention to detail, strong communication skills, and a willingness to learn.

This entry-level role offers the chance to grow and develop in a supportive environment,

What we offer:

• Comprehensive on‑the‑job training
• Supportive, office environment

What you’ll bring

A team spirit, a proactive approach and alignment with our organisational values.

What we offer

• A welcoming, inclusive workplace with a brilliant team.
• Comprehensive on‑the‑job training, with ongoing support and training to help you grow your skills.
• Generous Flexi scheme

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, we offer an additional day per year of service up until 5 years.

✨ We especially welcome applications from disabled people, carers, and people from minoritised communities.

If you’re not sure you meet every requirement but feel passionate about the role – we encourage you to contact us.

Closing date for applications: 5pm Thursday 4^th September.

Interviews will be held on Thursday 18^th September 2025

Application packs are available by e-mail from payroll@disabilitynorth.org.uk

Or you can download from our website Trainee Payroll Assistant – Disability North

Alternatively, you can send an up-to-date CV with a covering letter describing how you feel you could meet the role.

If you require an application in another format or to have an informal chat about the role please contact Lynne Waggott on 0191 2840480.

? Please note: an enhanced DBS check is required.