At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide efficient payroll services and support finance operations in a school environment.
- Company: Join a supportive secondary school in East London with a focus on staff well-being.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, local government pension, wellness programmes, and access to fitness facilities.
- Other info: Enjoy a dynamic work environment with opportunities for career progression.
- Why this job: Make a difference in education while advancing your career in finance and payroll.
- Qualifications: Payroll qualification or degree, previous payroll experience, and knowledge of school payroll functions.
The predicted salary is between 31000 - 32500 £ per year.
ASAP Start. Permanent, full-time contract, 36 hours per week. Redbridge, East London. £31k – £32.5K. Active Recruitment are looking for a Payroll & Finance Assistant to join a secondary school in East London. This will be on a full-time, permanent basis, 36 hours per week.
Overall Responsibilities & Duties
- To provide a professional, effective and efficient payroll service for the Academy.
- Deliver an accurate payroll function to the business whilst working closely with the Finance Manager.
- Maintaining payroll information by collecting and processing data, checking and ensuring all payroll forms and pay actions e.g. new starters, leavers, pay changes, claims and expenses are processed correctly.
- Processing Pensions, Holiday Pay, SMP, SSP and other deductions (must understand manual calculations) and calculating monthly payroll, including preparing reports and exporting data to excel for analysis and approval purposes.
- Supporting the Payroll Manager with real-time information submissions to HMRC and final year end submissions, including the completion of employees’ P60s.
- Supporting the month end processes, statutory returns and year end processes.
- Post monthly payroll journals and monthly recharges through the finance ledger.
- Liaising with internal and external auditors for all pay related queries.
Candidate Specification
- Payroll Qualification (AAT, CIPP) or equivalent.
- Recognised accounting qualifications or Degree.
- Previous Payroll experience.
- Good understanding of Payroll functions within a school.
- Experience of using payroll and finance software.
Benefits Include
- Career Progression
- Access to Local Government Pension scheme
- A focus on staff well-being and welfare – Carnegie Gold Mental Health Award status
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme – 365 days a year helpline and additional support with legal, financial advice and counselling
- Free access to a fully fitted on-site fitness suite
- EV installation
- Winter well-being holiday
Please contact Active Recruitment for further information.
School Finance & Payroll Assistant employer: Active Recruitment
Join a supportive and dynamic secondary school in Redbridge, East London, where your role as a School Finance & Payroll Assistant will be valued and impactful. With a strong focus on employee well-being, career progression opportunities, and access to a local government pension scheme, this institution prioritises a healthy work-life balance and offers unique benefits such as a fully fitted on-site fitness suite and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme. Become part of a community that champions professional growth and fosters a positive work culture.
