Payroll / Finance Officer

Anderson Cole Group Ltd; Lingfield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A highly regarded independent school in Lingfield seeks a skilled Payroll Officer to join its Finance Team. This part-time role presents an opportunity for growth and offers a supportive environment with generous staff benefits. Applicants should be detail-oriented and familiar with HMRC regulations, managing payroll processes effectively.

Benefits

Supportive environment

Beautiful campus surroundings

Generous staff benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience in payroll administration and financial accounting in the UK.
• Familiarity with VAT returns, journal entries, and year-end financial statements.
• Experience working in education (desirable but not essential).

Responsibilities

• Support the operation of payroll and financial processes.
• Manage end-to-end payroll for over 300 employees.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong Payroll Background

Excel Skills

Understanding of HMRC Regulations

Education

ACA, ACCA, CIMA Qualified

Job description

Payroll / Finance Officer Independent School (East Surrey Area)
Start Date: August 2025
Contract Type: Permanent, Part-Time (3 days per week, all year round). Opportunity to build up to full-time.
Salary: Competitive, discussed at interview

A highly regarded independent school in the Surrey area is looking for a skilled and detail-oriented Payroll Officer to join their Finance Team. This is a part-time role (with potential to increase to full-time) supporting the smooth operation of payroll and financial processes in a busy and well-established school environment.

What We re Looking For:

• Ideally ACA, ACCA, CIMA qualified (or qualified by experience with a strong payroll background).
• Proven experience in payroll administration and financial accounting in the UK.
• Strong understanding of HMRC regulations, pensions, and statutory deductions.
• Excellent Excel skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage end-to-end payroll for over 300 employees.
• Familiarity with VAT returns, journal entries, and year-end financial statements.
• Experience working in education (desirable but not essential).
• A positive, collaborative, and self-motivated approach.

Why Apply?
This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the financial running of a thriving school community. You ll benefit from a supportive environment, beautiful campus surroundings, generous staff benefits, and a role with the potential to grow.

Safeguarding Statement
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).