Payroll Administrator

eTeach UK Limited; Radstock; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

Govt pension scheme

Sick pay scheme

Cycle-to-work

Eye tests

Employee assistance helpline

Job summary

eTeach UK Limited is seeking a Payroll Administrator for a temporary project-based contract at our head office. You will manage payroll processing, data verification, and liaise with our external payroll provider to ensure timely monthly submissions.

You will handle employee queries on payroll/tax/pension, support monthly reconciliations and assist in producing necessary payroll data for HR and finance teams. The role is office-based, 37 hours/week, starting ASAP.

Qualifications

• Experience with payroll processing and statutory deductions.
• Proficient data management and handling of confidential information.
• Ability to liaise with external payroll provider and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Payroll processing: Accurately capturing and processing variable payroll data, including starters, leavers, rate changes, deductions, sickness, absence and unpaid leave.
• Data management: Collating, checking and processing overtime, casual claims and expenses for monthly payroll transmission.
• Query resolution: First point of contact for payroll, tax and pension queries, delivering clear, timely resolutions.
• Reporting & compliance: Assist with monthly reconciliations, pension returns, and payroll data for budgeting and HR/finance teams.
• Liaison: Work with external payroll provider, school contacts and MAT finance/HR teams to ensure smooth payroll delivery.

Skills

Payroll processing

Data management

ICT proficiency

Job description

Key Details

Role: Payroll Administrator – Temporary contract based on a project Location: Head Office, Knobsbury Lane, Writhlington (Office based role) Start Date: ASAP Contract Type: Temporary (Project-Based – Payroll Transition) up to 12 months Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm Monday – Thursday, Friday 8:30am - 4:00pm, all year around Salary: Grade 5 and scale point range 11 - 17, £29,071 - £32,046

Key Responsibilities

• Payroll Processing: Accurately capturing and processing all variable payroll data, including starters, leavers, rate changes, statutory deductions, sickness, absence, and unpaid leave.
• Data Management: Meticulously collating, checking, and processing overtime, casual claims, and expenses, and securely transmitting all verified data to our external payroll provider by monthly deadlines.
• Query Resolution: Acting as the first point of contact for all payroll, tax, and pension-related queries from staff and school leaders, providing clear, accurate, and timely resolutions.
• Reporting & Compliance: Assisting with the production of vital monthly reconciliation reports, supporting annual pension returns, and providing necessary payroll data to HR, finance, and school teams for budgeting. You will also help prepare new and variation contracts for staff.
• Liaison: Working closely with the external payroll provider, school contacts, and MAT finance/HR teams to ensure smooth and accurate payroll delivery.

Good sound working knowledge of ICT and experience using management information systems and maintaining accurate electronic records.

Benefits

• 26 days’ annual leave (rising to 31 after 5 years service) plus bank holidays (pro rata)
• Access to a government pension scheme
• Sick pay scheme
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Free eye tests
• Employee assistance helpline
• Access to an employee benefits platform which offers savings on everyday essentials to special offers on travel, dining, and entertainment.