Education Payroll Specialist (Contract)

Remedy Education; Loughton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Remedy Education is seeking a meticulous Payroll Assistant to join our busy payroll team in Loughton. You will support weekly and monthly payroll processing for a high volume of education workers, ensuring timesheets and hours are accurate and submitted on time.

Ideally you have payroll experience and are comfortable handling large data sets, with good Excel skills and attention to detail. The role offers a six-month contract and a £18 per hour rate.

Qualifications

• Experience in payroll administration.
• Good knowledge of PAYE, NI, SSP, SMP, holiday pay.
• Comfort with large volumes of payroll data.

Responsibilities

• Assist weekly/monthly payroll processing for many workers.
• Input and maintain worker payroll information and bookings.
• Check timesheets and hours worked for accuracy.
• Coordinate with vendors and local authorities on hours submissions.
• Set up new bookings and ensure payroll data accuracy.
• Handle leavers/finishers and update records.
• Respond to payroll queries promptly and professionally.
• Perform payroll checks and reconciliations before finalisation.
• Produce and verify payroll reports; maintain records.

Skills

Excel

Data entry

Attention to detail

Large data handling

Time management

Communication

Team player

Tools

Merit Payroll Software

Job description

Remedy Education is seeking a meticulous Payroll Assistant to join our busy payroll team in Loughton. You will support weekly and monthly payroll processing for a high volume of education workers, ensuring timesheets and hours are accurate and submitted on time.

Ideally you have payroll experience and are comfortable handling large data sets, with good Excel skills and attention to detail. The role offers a six-month contract and a £18 per hour rate.