Assistant Payroll Officer

hireful; Malvern; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent school seeks an enthusiastic Assistant Payroll Officer to join their Finance team. This fixed-term full-time role involves collaboration with various departments and requires attention to detail and relevant experience. The candidate will assist in providing expert financial guidance within a vibrant educational environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Competitive benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role is required.
• Self-motivated and capable of working in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Payroll Officer and report to the Head of Operational Finance.
• Support the finance team with guidance to staff.

Skills

Attention to detail

Education

Relevant qualifications

Job description

Assistant Payroll Officer

Our client is a leading independent school for girls and boys aged 13 to 18. Their focus is on encouraging academic excellence, personal growth, and all-round achievement, providing outstanding pastoral care. It is a vibrant hub of activity with pupils participating in a wide range of co-curricular activities that support their individual academic programmes.

The Finance team supports these efforts by providing expert advice and guidance to staff and the wider school community. They are now seeking an enthusiastic Assistant Payroll Officer to join their established team. This role is ideally suited to a self-motivated individual capable of working in a fast-paced, busy environment. The candidate should have experience in a similar role and good attention to detail. Working closely with other departments, the successful candidate will collaborate with the Payroll Officer and report to the Head of Operational Finance.

This is a fixed-term contract for 12 months.

APPLICATIONS:

Application forms are available on their website. Applications should be submitted by Tuesday, 1 November 2022. Early applications are encouraged, as the vacancy may close before the deadline.

Interviews are scheduled for Thursday, 17 November 2022. The employer reserves the right to close the vacancy at any time.

This position involves minimal contact with children and the post holder will not be responsible for children. The role is considered to be in regulated activity.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The school may request declarations of all convictions and cautions, including spent ones unless protected under DBS filtering rules, to assess suitability to work with children.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. Candidates must be willing to undergo child protection screening and an Enhanced DBS check.

Applicants will need to provide proof of identity, right to work in the UK, and relevant qualifications during the selection process. References will be sought for shortlisted candidates, including questions about past disciplinary actions or allegations related to behavior with children. Previous employers may be contacted for verification, and an online search may be conducted as part of due diligence.

Location: Malvern

Contract type: Fixed Term Contract

Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week

Salary: Competitive

Benefits: Competitive