Payroll Manager

Wells Cathedral School; England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to join their busy team. This role involves managing three payrolls using specific software, ensuring data accuracy, and overseeing a Payroll Assistant. The ideal candidate will possess a payroll-related qualification, experience with payroll databases, and knowledge of P11D administration. This full-time, permanent position is set to commence as soon as possible, with a closing date for applications on January 12, 2026.

Qualifications

• Payroll-related qualification such as CIPP.
• Experience of working with a payroll database.
• Working knowledge of P11D administration and calculation.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for managing 3 payrolls using WCBS Payroll Plus software.
• Ensure accurate data in the payroll database.
• Line manage the Payroll Assistant.

Job description

Overview

Wells Cathedral School seeks to appoint an experienced Payroll Manager to join a busy team who will be responsible for our 3 payrolls (currently using WCBS Payroll Plus software). The post requires exceptional organisation and communication skills with a can-do attitude, together with a willingness to go above and beyond. The successful candidate will ensure that the payroll database holds accurate data, including pay rates, personal details, PAYE/NI and other statutory body details and will line manage the day-to-day responsibility and tasks of our Payroll Assistant.

Qualifications

A Payroll-related qualification such as CIPP, experience of working with a payroll database and working knowledge of P11D administration and calculation are essential for this role.

Contract

• Full-time
• Permanent
• To commence as soon as possible.

Closing Date

Noon on Monday, 12 January 2026.

Interviews

Are scheduled to take place on Monday, 19 January 2026.

Candidate Encouragement

Suitable candidates may be interviewed before the closing date, and Wells Cathedral School reserves the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made. Applicants are therefore encouraged to apply early.

Safeguarding and Child Protection

Wells Cathedral School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children; applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers, and obtaining an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services certificate. In addition, as part of the shortlisting process, we will carry out an online search as part of the School's due diligence.

Conviction Declaration

All positions within the School are exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. All applicants must therefore declare all previous convictions and cautions, including those which would normally be considered "spent" except those received for an offence committed in the United Kingdom if it has been filtered in accordance with the DBS filtering rules.

Application Pack

For further details, please download an application pack from our website: Vacancies | Wells Cathedral School.