School Payroll Specialist | Precise, Impactful Service

Ad Warrior Ltd; Godalming; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Charterhouse School in Godalming is seeking a highly organised Payroll Officer to join the busy Payroll team. The role delivers accurate payroll for staff across the School Group, ensuring compliance with legislation and pension rules.

The post holder will work with HR, Finance and school leaders to process monthly payroll for ~1,000 employees, maintaining records and handling confidential information with discretion. This is a permanent, full-time position with standard school hours.

Qualifications

• Experience with payroll processing in large organisations.
• Knowledge of UK payroll legislation and HMRC regulations.
• Experience with school/education sector payroll preferred.
• GCSE English and Maths required; payroll qualification encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Process monthly payroll for approximately 1,000 employees across the School Group.
• Collaborate with HR and Finance to validate payroll inputs and calculations.
• Maintain remuneration records and respond to payroll-related queries professionally.
• Ensure compliance with pension regulations and payroll laws.

Skills

Numerical skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Discretion

Education

GCSE English & Maths

Payroll qualification

Tools

Payroll systems

Excel

Job description

Charterhouse School in Godalming is seeking a highly organised Payroll Officer to join the busy Payroll team. The role delivers accurate payroll for staff across the School Group, ensuring compliance with legislation and pension rules.

The post holder will work with HR, Finance and school leaders to process monthly payroll for ~1,000 employees, maintaining records and handling confidential information with discretion. This is a permanent, full-time position with standard school hours.