Remote Payroll Specialist – Education Sector

Arbor Education

United Kingdom

Remote

GBP 26,000 - 32,000

Full time

11 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 24 days

8 bank holidays

Birthday off

BUPA Healthcare Cashback

Free on-site parking

Free barista coffee

Fresh fruit

Weekly snacks

Hybrid working

Wellbeing focus

Job summary

Arbor Education in the United Kingdom is seeking a Payroll Officer to join our team. You will manage a portfolio of monthly payrolls from start to finish, ensuring accurate pay and timely delivery for education clients.

The role requires a degree or payroll qualification, HMRC know-how, Auto Enrolment pensions, and proficiency with Google Workspace. We offer hybrid working, generous leave, and a supportive environment.

Qualifications

Educated to degree level and/or holds a relevant payroll qualification.
Has previous experience in payroll processing (education sector experience is a bonus).
Possesses a solid understanding of HMRC requirements, including Tax, NI, and statutory deductions.
Has experience with Auto Enrolment pension schemes.

Responsibilities

Managing a portfolio of customers' monthly payroll operations from start to finish.
Ensuring all staff are paid correctly and within specified deadlines.
Updating the payroll system with current pay scales, pension rates, NI rates, and tax thresholds.
Calculating pay adjustments, including holiday pay for leavers and statutory payments (maternity, paternity, etc.).
Ensuring accurate payments and reporting to external stakeholders, including HMRC.
Maintaining strict compliance with GDPR and ISO27001 data protection standards.