Oxford Payroll Lead: Accurate, Deadline-Driven & Compliant

University of Oxford; Oxford; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

37 days holiday

University pension

Free meal at work

Kitchens open

Job summary

Lady Margaret Hall is seeking a Payroll Manager to take full responsibility for accurately processing monthly payroll, liaising with HMRC, pension providers and college departments to meet deadlines.

The role requires at least 3 years’ payroll experience, strong IT skills (Excel/Word) and experience with Cintra IQ Payroll; the appointment offers a competitive GBP salary and generous benefits.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years' experience working on payroll processing within an Accounts team.
• Experience and ability to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing and full compliance with legislation.
• Ability to protect sensitive data and act with discretion.
• Experience with complex reconciliations and strong IT skills including Excel, Word and payroll systems.
• Desirable familiarity with Cintra IQ Payroll and Oxford College payroll practices.

Responsibilities

• Process monthly payroll for staff and academics, ensuring accuracy and deadlines.
• Balance and reconcile payroll control accounts and prepare journals.
• Coordinate pensions, auto-enrolment and HMRC submissions; liaise with providers.
• Provide payroll information for budget planning and reporting to Heads of Department.
• Maintain payroll system data, changes to tariffs, terms and deductions.

Skills

Payroll processing

Discretion/Data protection

Reconciliations

Time management

Education

Accountancy training (technician level)

Tools

Cintra IQ Payroll

Excel

Word

Job description

Lady Margaret Hall is seeking a Payroll Manager to take full responsibility for accurately processing monthly payroll, liaising with HMRC, pension providers and college departments to meet deadlines.

The role requires at least 3 years’ payroll experience, strong IT skills (Excel/Word) and experience with Cintra IQ Payroll; the appointment offers a competitive GBP salary and generous benefits.