Interim Payroll Advisor - Flexible 32h/wk (6 months)

Sirius-Search; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Sirius Search is seeking an Interim Payroll Advisor in Canterbury for a 6-month fixed-term contract. The role covers end-to-end monthly payroll, including term-time work, with complex calculations and RTI, P60, P11D tasks. 32 hours per week with flexible arrangements.

You will support a smooth transition as the payroll function centralises and modernises processes. The ideal candidate holds CIPP Level 3 or equivalent, has strong Teachers Pension Scheme knowledge, and excels in advanced Excel.

Qualifications

• CIPP Level 3 qualification or equivalent.
• Extensive UK in-house payroll experience, including Teachers Pension Scheme knowledge.
• Advanced Excel skills with PivotTables, XLOOKUP and data auditing tools.
• Able to onboard quickly and work independently from day one.
• Experience in Education is advantageous.
• Experience with Payroll centralisation or system migration is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Take full end-to-end responsibility for monthly payroll, including various contractual frameworks.
• Handle complex manual calculations such as holiday pay, SSP, SMP, SPP.
• Serve as first point of contact for staff on tax, payroll or benefits queries.
• Complete month-end and year-end close procedures including RTI submissions and P60s.

Skills

Payroll expertise

Advanced Excel

Independent worker

Education

CIPP Level 3

AAT

Tools

PASS

Every platform

Job description

Sirius Search is seeking an Interim Payroll Advisor in Canterbury for a 6-month fixed-term contract. The role covers end-to-end monthly payroll, including term-time work, with complex calculations and RTI, P60, P11D tasks. 32 hours per week with flexible arrangements.

You will support a smooth transition as the payroll function centralises and modernises processes. The ideal candidate holds CIPP Level 3 or equivalent, has strong Teachers Pension Scheme knowledge, and excels in advanced Excel.