BACS & Payments Administrator

Neo People Management; Bury; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Health cash plan

Life insurance

Pension contributions

Flexible benefits

Volunteer days

Job summary

Neo People Management is seeking a dedicated BACS & Payments Administrator to join our team in Bury. You will ensure payroll and related payments are processed accurately and on time, while delivering high-level customer service to schools and trusts across England.

Key responsibilities include UK monthly payroll processing, BACS payments, and maintaining payment records. You will work in a fast-paced environment, with opportunities for training and development within our proactive HR and

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a payroll environment.
• Strong numerical and data accuracy skills.
• Excellent communication and customer service abilities.
• Proficiency with Excel, including lookups.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Payroll processing for UK monthly payroll in line with deadlines.
• Process payments/advances and collections via BACS.
• Handle client and colleague queries with high-quality service.
• Maintain logs of payroll payment requests and data reports.
• Assist with ad-hoc tasks and training as required.

Skills

Payroll processing

BACS payments

Customer service

Advanced Excel

Attention to detail

Tools

Excel

Job description

Neo People Management is a nationally recognised leader in providing HR and payroll solutions to schools and multi academy trusts in the UK. We understand the challenges of working within schools and academy trusts and have been supporting our clients to grow and develop for over a decade. We offer proactive operational and strategic HR advice to hundreds of schools throughout the whole of England and deliver an extremely high-quality payroll and pensions service that processes the salary requirements of approx. 70,000 school-based staff each month. We are specialists in the education sector with a highly qualified team. We are passionate about supporting the education sector in payroll and HR.

What's the Role About?

We are currently seeking a dedicated BACS & Payments Administrator to join our team. This role involves ensuring all payroll and related payments are processed accurately and on time, enhancing profitability and customer experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Payroll Processing: Handle UK monthly payroll accurately and timely, adhering to UK legislation and deadlines.
• Payment Administration: Process payments/advances and collections via BACS and manage urgent payment requests.
• Customer Service: Address queries from clients and colleagues, providing high-level service via various communication channels.
• Record Keeping: Maintain logs of payroll payment requests and ad-hoc data reports.
• Ad-Hoc Tasks: Assist with User Acceptance Testing and undertake other duties as requested.
• Training: Complete all mandatory training and participate in role-relevant training sessions.

Please note that this role is based at our new offices in Bury, Greater Manchester.

What Can You Bring to the Role?

• Experience of working in a fast-paced working environment.
• A basic understanding of payroll is desirable.
• Strong numerical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Proficiency in advanced Excel (v-lookup).
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Collaboration skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• 28 days holiday and get an extra day for each year you stay with us, up to max 33 days PLUS bank holidays
• Health Cash Plan, once you've passed probation, which includes access to a private GP
• From day 1, free life insurance covering up to x4 your salary
• We'll both add money into your pension pot after 3 months
• Choose what flexible benefits you want after you've passed probation - this could be buying extra holiday, dental, topping up your healthcare plan, bikes, gym membership, electric cars and give as you earn
• Learning and development opportunities
• Volunteer days - 3 paid volunteer days a year, with 2 dedicated to Education

By joining us, you will become part of a community that is dedicated to transforming lives and sustaining communities, where your voice is heard, your ideas are valued, and your individuality is celebrated. Together, we will continue to advance our passion for education and build brighter futures for all.

Employment offers are subject to satisfactory vetting checks. These checks will be run in line with the latest guidance and legislation. You will need to already have the right to work in the UK, as we are not able to offer any sponsorship(s) for visa applicants.