Payroll & Pensions Officer
Macclesfield College
Cheshire East
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- £19,957 per annum
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 20 November 2019
Job overview
About Us:
Macclesfield College is a leading provider of Further Education and Higher Education in the North West of England. Macclesfield College is part of a modern, inspiring campus providing education to learners of all ages and abilities. Based in East Cheshire, the College offers free secure campus parking and excellent transport links.
Recognised as a ‘Good’ College at its November 2017 Ofsted inspection. Our mission is simple- “Empowerment through learning”.
Macclesfield College has just been confirmed as the overall best- performing FE institution within the key Cheshire and Warrington sub-region, according to the latest statistics published in the National Achievement Rate Tables.
In April 2019, Macclesfield College was proud to be awarded winners of the ‘Business and Education’ category of the East Cheshire Chamber of Commerce Awards.
Recently, the College has been delighted to be recognised as an accredited ‘Living Wage Foundation Employer.’
The role:
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and experienced Payroll & Pension Officer to join our friendly HR Department at Macclesfield College.
Primarily responsible for all functions of the payroll and pension process (including pension auto-enrolment) for around 230 employees on a monthly basis you will be responsible for ensuring that the monthly and annual payroll and pension returns are produced and validated within agreed timescales as stated in the Financial Regulations and in accordance with statutory legislation.
Key responsibilities will include
•Preparation & reconciliation of monthly payroll,
•Answering all payroll & pension queries in a timely and confidential manner, ensuring at all times a high level of customer service
•Completion and submittal of all returns to the Local Government and Teachers Pension in accordance with the schemes respective timelines
•Production of the monthly general ledger journal from the payroll, ensuring a complete reconciliation to the payroll.
You will require:
•A strong working knowledge of Payroll (Payrite) and Pensions ideally in an educational setting
•Demonstrable knowledge and experience of administering the Local Government Pension Scheme & the Teachers Pensions scheme
•Excellent written, verbal and IT skills
•Excellent organisational skills and a strong attention to detail
If you feel this role offers you the rewarding opportunity you are seeking, we would like to hear from you.
All appointments will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and receipt of satisfactory references.
The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The College is committed to equality of opportunity. We welcome applicants from all sections of the community, particularly from members of ethnic minority groups.
Closing date for receipt of completed applications is Wednesday 20 November at 9.00 a.m.
Interviews will be held on Friday 22 November
To apply please click on the application forms link below. Please return completed forms to recruitment@macclesfield.ac.uk
Attached documents
About Macclesfield College
Macclesfield College is a leading provider of Further Education and Higher Education in the North West of England. Recognised as a 'Good' College at its recent Ofsted inspection in November 2017. Furthermore in 2017 Macclesfield College was a Finalist at the Education Investor awards and is number one in Cheshire for Level 3 courses and Apprenticeships. With a modern, inspiring campus providing education to learners of all ages and abilities. Based in East Cheshire, the college offers free secure campus parking and excellent transport links.
If you are ambitious and motivated Macclesfield College is a friendly place to work where you can develop your career and enjoy benefits such as:
Annual leave
Academic staff are entitled to 40 days per annum (pro rata for part time staff) for the academic year 01 September to 31 August and this is in addition to the Bank and Public Holidays normally observed in England and Wales.
Business Support staff are entitled to 30 days per annum (pro rata for part time staff) for the academic year 01 September to 31 August and this is in addition to the Bank and Public Holidays normally observed in England and Wales.
College Management Team are entitled to 35 days per annum (pro rata for part time staff) for the academic year 01 September to 31 August and this is in addition to the Bank and Public Holidays normally observed in England and Wales.
The College is closed for 2 weeks during the student Christmas break during which time all staff are granted additional leave to be taken at this time.
Pension Schemes
The College offers membership of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or the Local Government Pension Scheme depending upon your role. Continuing Professional Development All new staff are provided with a full Induction programme. There are also opportunities for internal training opportunities throughout the academic year
Lifestyle
The College has a Costa Coffee shop selling hot and cold drinks, snacks and sandwiches. The Lifestyle Fitness Gym, situated in our modern sports facility, offers affordable gym membership (normally £19 per month) and fitness classes for students, staff and members of the public that include yoga and Pilates.
The College’s Pure Hair, Beauty and Complementary Therapies Salon provides a wide treatments at competitive prices.
A salary sacrifice child care voucher scheme is offered to all staff. There is also a nursery, run independently of the College, situated on the College’s campus.
Transport Links
The College provides on its campus free secure parking to our staff and bike racks. We are located on local bus routes and are conveniently 20 minutes’ walk from Macclesfield train station.
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