Education Payroll Specialist – Precise & Confidential

Teaching Vacancies; St. Austell; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated educational organization in St. Austell is looking for a Payroll Administrator to process payroll, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality while providing exceptional service to staff. You will assist with expense checks, prepare pension returns, and maintain compliance with sector requirements. Ideal candidates will demonstrate attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and a passion for supporting education. Benefits include health and wellbeing programs, pension contributions, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Health & Wellbeing

Pension

Training & Development

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Free Parking

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills.
• Organised, professional, and passionate about supporting education.
• Previous payroll or finance experience preferred (not mandatory).
• Experience with payroll software or systems is an advantage.
• Knowledge of education sector payroll regulations (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Process payroll administration, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
• Assist with expense and overtime checks.
• Prepare Teachers’ Pension and Local Government Pension Scheme returns.
• Maintain compliance with education sector requirements and statutory deadlines.
• Handle queries, data input, and routine correspondence with staff.
• Conduct periodic payroll reconciliations and audits.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

Organised and professional

Passion for supporting education

Tools

Payroll software

Job description

A dedicated educational organization in St. Austell is looking for a Payroll Administrator to process payroll, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality while providing exceptional service to staff. You will assist with expense checks, prepare pension returns, and maintain compliance with sector requirements. Ideal candidates will demonstrate attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and a passion for supporting education. Benefits include health and wellbeing programs, pension contributions, and professional development opportunities.