Payroll Officer

hireful; Worcester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in the UK is seeking a full-time Payroll Officer to manage payroll and compliance. The successful candidate will join a supportive team, focusing on process improvements rather than manual payroll processing. Ideal candidates will have an NVQ Level 4 qualification and relevant experience, with opportunities for development and growth.

Benefits

Exciting range of benefits

Opportunities for growth

Qualifications

• At least 2 years proven experience in Payroll Officer or similar role.
• Strong understanding of payroll procedures and statutory requirements.
• Proficiency in ICT systems.

Responsibilities

• Managing end-to-end payroll processing and compliance.
• Handling payroll queries and providing customer service.
• Financial Operations Management.

Skills

Payroll processing

Compliance

Customer service

Collaboration

Education

NVQ Level 4 or above

Tools

iTrent payroll software

Accounting software

Job description

They are looking to appoint a full-time Payroll Officer. The postholder will manage the end-to-end payroll, while focusing on auditing, compliance and process improvements, rather than manual payroll processing.

What you'll be doing:

You will be reporting directly to the systems and payroll manager and working as part of a supportive and collaborative team. Key responsibilities will include:

• Payroll processing and compliance
• Financial Operations Management
• Payroll queries and customer service

You'll have:

• NVQ Level 4 or above
• At least 2 years proven experience in a Payroll Officer or similar role
• Strong understanding of payroll procedures and statutory requirements
• Proficiency in ICT systems and ideally familiarity with iTrent payroll software and accounting software
• A collaborative approach to working across different functions to achieve the best outcomes
• Apprenticeship candidates are encouraged to apply. They're committed to supporting talent development and may offer training pathways for the right person.

You'll get:

They offer an exciting range of benefits and opportunities for growth. Our client is regarded as one of the most stunning schools in the UK and they believe the opportunities are just as enticing as the landscape.

To apply:

Applications should be submitted no later than Monday 23rd June 2025. Our client reserves the right to close this vacancy early and therefore applicants are encouraged to apply sooner.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are ‘spent’ unless they are ‘protected’ under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.

This post involves minimal contact with children and the post holder will not be responsible for children. The post holder will be considered to be in regulated activity.

Our client exists to provide a quality all round education for pupils aged 13 – 18 and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Candidates must be prepared to undergo child protection screening and an Enhanced DBS check.

You will be required to provide proof of your identity, right to work in the UK and qualifications during the selection process. They will seek references on short-listed candidates that will include questions about past disciplinary actions or allegations in relation to behaviour with children and may approach previous employers for information to verify particular experience or qualifications before interview. An online search will also be carried out as part of due diligence on all short-listed candidates

Location: Malvern
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week
Salary: Competitive

You may also have experience in the following: Payroll Specialist, Finance Assistant, Payroll Manager, Accounts Assistant, Payroll Officer, Payroll Coordinator, Payroll Administrator, HR Officer, Payroll Clerk, etc.

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