Payroll Officer

Hours: Full-time 36 hours per week, all year round

Contract:      12 months fixed term contract

What makes working at OHC&AT uniquely rewarding is that we are a family of College centres and schools, fully representative of all designations of special education needs and disabilities and we are all passionately committed about putting the students and their individual outcomes at the heart of everything we do. We currently have 4 regional hubs - North West London/Slough, South West London, Sutton and Croydon and Surrey & Sussex.

We are currently seeking an experienced Payroll Officer to join our dynamic and committed payroll team. You will provide a high quality payroll service for all OHC&AT employees, accurately inputting data into the Payroll system (Select Pay), liaising with HR colleagues, schools and departmental managers and calculating payments.

You will;

• Accurately input data into the Payroll system to ensure that appropriate employee details are correctly set up and calculated in accordance with statutory and contractual requirements
• Regularly input ad-hoc payroll adjustments (e.g. union deductions, season ticket loans, pay claims) by required deadlines
• Complete month end processing including posting journal into finance system and balance sheet reconciliation

The right person for this role will have;

• Demonstrated payroll processing experience
• Understanding of payroll legislation and processes
• Basic knowledge of pay and conditions of service for Local Government staff and teachers
• The ability to work to tight deadlines

We can offer you:

• Competitive pension scheme (LGPS)
• A supportive team
• Perkbox benefits package offering numerous discounts across stores, gyms, supermarket discounts, as well as supporting staff with their financial, physical and emotional well-being

To apply for the role, please download an application form, and send your completed application form to jobs@orchardhill.ac.uk.

Please note that CV applications will not be considered.

Closing Date for Applications: 11am on 12th January 2021

Interview Date: 20th January 2021

We will only be shortlisting applications from candidates who have payroll experience – if you do not have the essential skills please do not apply. 

Please note applicants who have applied for this post within 6 months will not be considered.

Orchard Hill College and Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.