At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage payroll processes and ensure accurate staff records in a thriving academy.
- Company: A vibrant academy in Reading with a focus on finance and HR excellence.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, full-time role with potential for extension.
- Other info: Opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with a focus on confidentiality.
- Why this job: Join a supportive team and play a key role in staff payroll management.
- Qualifications: Previous payroll experience and strong numerical skills required.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
Location: Reading, Berkshire
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: Dependent on experience
Contract Type: Full-time, interim with potential to extend
About the School
A thriving academy in Reading is looking for a methodical Payroll Administrator to support its finance and HR functions. This role would suit someone with payroll experience who understands the importance of accurate calculations, confidential staff information and meeting strict monthly deadlines.
About the Role
- Assist with the preparation and processing of monthly payroll.
- Maintain accurate records of staff salaries, deductions, overtime and absences.
- Process new starters, leavers and changes to employee details.
- Check timesheets and payroll documentation for accuracy.
- Respond to routine payroll queries from staff.
- Liaise with HR and finance colleagues to resolve discrepancies.
- Maintain confidential payroll records and support relevant reporting.
- Ensure payroll documentation is processed in line with internal procedures and deadlines.
The Ideal Candidate
- Previous payroll administration experience is essential.
- Experience processing payroll within a school, academy trust or Local Authority is highly desirable.
- Strong numerical skills and excellent attention to detail.
- Confidence using spreadsheets and payroll systems.
- A sound understanding of confidentiality and data protection.
- Reliable, organised and comfortable working to monthly deadlines.
- An enhanced DBS check will be required in line with the role.
Thriving Academy In Reading Seeking A Detail-Focused School Payroll Administrator! employer: Marchant Recruitment
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