Payroll Officer

Area:                           Finance  

Job Ref:                   18 - 00212 

Job Title:                 Payroll Officer 

Salary:                     GBP 23,946 – GBP 26,166  

Contract:                 Full Time – Permanent 

 Location:                 SBSA  

About the Role:  

City of Bristol College is seeking to appoint an experienced, enthusiastic and proactive Payroll Officer. This position is full time, will be based at the SBSA and will lead and manage the payroll team. 

What you’ll be responsible for/what we are looking for: The principal responsibilities of the role are: 

- Lead the payroll team in preparing the monthly College payroll and ensure that Employees pay is accurate and that the payments are made on time in accordance with the monthly payroll calendar and be responsible for ensuring all payroll deadlines are met. 

- Line manager to the payroll assistant. 

- Be the College’s expert on the payroll system (iTrent) and ensure that the payroll system is up to date, i.e. with relevant amendments for joiner and leaver information and, where appropriate, to confirm relevant calculations.  

- Be responsible for the preparation of reports for Pension providers and others as well as updating Pension providers with starter, leavers, changes to hours, post changes, address changes and other standing data changes and ensure that auto-enrolment regulations are complied with.   Submit all required reports and payments to pension providers by relevant deadlines 

- Submit relevant filings to HMRC. Ensure all required payments are made to HMRC in a timely manner. Produce from the payroll system monthly costing and journal information for the finance function. Assist the Finance business partners in preparing the monthly payroll account reconciliations.  We are looking for someone who has a qualification equivalent to AAT Level 4 or equivalent qualification by experience.

 In addition, the applicant should be confident in working in a fast paced environment, with changing priorities.    You will also need to be able to build and maintain excellent working relationships with stakeholders, at all levels, internally and externally, as well as other members of College staff and students.   

 Life at City of Bristol College:

 City of Bristol College offers a generous holiday entitlement of 26 days, plus additional 8 Bank Holidays and 8 College Closure Days. In addition, we offer membership to the Local Government Pension Scheme, as well as a range of other benefits including health and beauty discounts, cycle to work scheme and shopping discounts.    

About the College: 

City of Bristol College is one of the City’s largest employers, based at four different sites across the City. We offer a wide range of courses from entry to degree level and cater for learners of all ages and backgrounds. We strive for student achievement through providing the best possible student experience, professional staff and outstanding resources. Our success in this isn’t possible without the commitment, dedication and collaboration of every member of staff.  If you feel you can demonstrate the dedication, skills and passion required for this role, we look forward to receiving your application. 

Please refer to our Job Description, Person Specification and Conditions of Service for more information.  

Closing date: 26 October 2018 

Interview date: 2 November 2018