Payroll Administrator - Remote Based

Parkway Holdings; Huntingdon; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education services provider seeks a Payroll Specialist to manage payroll for over 1,600 schools. The role involves processing payroll data, statutory forms, and ensuring compliance. Candidates should have strong IT skills, especially in Excel, and previous payroll experience. This remote position offers excellent development opportunities and a comprehensive rewards package.

Benefits

26 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

Generous pension package

BUPA Cash Plan

Cycle to work and tech schemes

Support for external payroll qualifications

Comprehensive induction program

Qualifications

• Previous experience in payroll management is essential.
• Strong IT skills, particularly in Excel, are required.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines while delivering excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

• Input payroll data and deliver payrolls to schools.
• Process statutory forms and adhere to compliance requirements.
• Calculate salary adjustments and handle payroll inquiries.

Skills

End-to-end payroll management

Microsoft Excel

Numerical skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Education

Relevant payroll certifications

Job description

Overview

Calling all Payroll Specialists! Are you a passionate payroll expert dedicated to providing exceptional service to customers? We are a highly regarded education services business with 30 years of experience, located in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire. Our commitment to education is unwavering, and our team of skilled professionals supports over 1,600 schools nationwide. This will be a remote based role.

Responsibilities

• Accurately input payroll data, reconcile reports, and deliver payrolls to schools while meeting essential audit checks.
• Process various statutory forms, including P45s, Starter Declarations, Student Loans, P60s, and P11d's. Adhere to Auto Enrolment and Real Time Information requirements.
• Manually calculate salary adjustments, such as back pay, overpayments, leavers, annual leave, and other occasional manual payments.
• Apply statutory provisions like PAYE, National Insurance, Statutory Sick Pay, Statutory Maternity Pay, Statutory Adoption Pay, Student loans, and Attachment to Earnings Orders.
• Handle payroll-related inquiries from third parties, including correspondence with statutory bodies like HMRC, Local Government Pension Scheme, Teachers\' Pensions, and Third Party providers.

Requirements

• Demonstrate previous experience in end-to-end payroll management and processes.
• Possess excellent IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Excel.
• Display strong numerical, analytical, organizational, and detail-oriented capabilities.
• Exhibit exceptional communication skills and the ability to collaborate with staff at all levels.
• Deliver excellent customer service and thrive in meeting tight deadlines.
• Embrace a positive and proactive team-oriented approach while also being capable of independent work.

Other information

• What can you expect in return?
• Join the leading Payroll provider in the education sector.
• Benefit from a comprehensive induction program.
• Enjoy a positive and supportive work environment.
• Explore career development opportunities.
• Receive support for external payroll qualifications, including up to Master\'s Degree level with the Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals (CIPP).
• Access our mentoring program.
• Receive an excellent rewards package, including a staff wellbeing program.

Why choose EPM?

• Receive 26 days of annual leave plus 8 days for bank holidays.
• Enjoy a generous pension package.
• Access the BUPA Cash Plan.
• Participate in the cycle to work and tech schemes.
• Engage in tailored learning and development programs.
• Experience our excellent company culture and incentives.