Payroll/ Pension Coordinator

Acorn Care and Education; Bolton; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education provider in Bolton is seeking a Payroll/Pension Coordinator to manage payroll for a multi-site workforce. This role involves processing monthly payrolls, managing pension schemes, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Ideal candidates will have experience in high-volume payroll processing and strong numerical skills. We're offering flexible working days and a comprehensive benefits package. Apply now to join a reputable organization recognized as a 'Great Place to Work'.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Mental health support

Flexible benefits platform

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in payroll for a large number of employees.
• Strong understanding of PAYE, NI, statutory payments, and pension regulations.
• High level of accuracy, confidentiality, and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Processing monthly payrolls accurately and on time for a multi-site workforce.
• Managing all aspects of Auto enrolment and Teachers’ Pension administration.
• Ensuring compliance with HMRC legislation and internal policies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Mathematical understanding

Organisational skills

Tools

Access (PXD) payroll software

Job description

At OFG, we’re proud to be part of the 4-Day Working Week trial – a bold step toward giving our teams more time to recharge, refresh, and enjoy life outside of work.

That means you could be working 80% of your usual hours, while still earning 100% of your pay.

If the trial proves successful, we’ll roll out the 4DWW across the Group – making now the perfect time to join #TeamOFG and help shape the future of work.

Job Title: Payroll/ Pension Coordinator

Salary: Up to £27,500 per annum (dependent on experience and qualifications, not pro rata)

Location: Bolton, Hybrid 2 office working days

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

About us

At Outcomes First Group, we believe every child can thrive when given the right environment for success. As one of the world’s leading providers in our sector, we deliver exceptional, research-led education tailored to each individual, with smaller class sizes and personalised learning plans.

Our vision is to empower every child with a world-class education that nurtures potential and inspires lifelong learning, our mission is to unlock that potential through personalised learning and opportunity, and our promise is simple: we listen, we work together, and we are accountable to one another to make the remarkable happen.

The role

We are seeking an experienced Payroll Coordinator to join our busy and supportive payroll team. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-focused payroll professional who has hands‑on experience with the Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS) and is confident managing end-to-end payroll processes.

What you’ll do

• Processing monthly payrolls accurately and on time for a multi-site workforce
• Managing all aspects of Auto enrolment and Teachers’ Pension administration, including starters, leavers, contributions, and monthly returns
• Ensuring compliance with HMRC legislation and internal policies
• Responding to employee payroll queries and providing excellent customer service
• Supporting year-end activities, including P60s, P11Ds, and reconciliation tasks
• Assisting with audits and continuous improvement initiatives within the payroll function

What we’re looking for

• Demonstrable experience in payroll for a large number of employees
• Teachers’ Pension Scheme experience preferable but not essential
• Strong understanding of PAYE, NI, statutory payments, and pension regulations
• Strong mathematical understanding with the ability to perform accurate numerical calculations and reconciliations
• Previous experience with Access (PXD) payroll software is preferable but not essential
• High level of accuracy, confidentiality, and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and organisational skills, with a caring and supportive attitude
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and meet tight deadlines

Why join Outcomes First Group?

Outcomes First Group is the largest independent provider of high quality special needs education and care. We are a vital part of local communities in England, Scotland and Wales with a renowned reputation for quality and positive outcomes for the people we educate and care for.

We are proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a 'Great Place to Work' for the fifth year running.

Our divisional brands include Acorn Education, Options Autism, Blenheim Schools and Momenta Connect.

Benefits

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks
• Family Growth Support – inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support
• Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista – enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including a wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits, 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad, Cycle to Work Schemes, Electric Car Purchase Scheme, Critical illness cover

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Please note: 4DWW is subject to successful completion of your probation period and is not a contractual benefit.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all employees to share this commitment and undertake appropriate checks.

All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.