Payroll Officer

Payroll Officer

Temporary 38250 - 46750 £ / year (est.) Remote
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Manage payroll processes and ensure accurate payments for a charity.
  • Company: Join a supportive charity team with a focus on community impact.
  • Benefits: Fully remote work, competitive pay, and a referral bonus.
  • Other info: Temporary contract with potential for growth and learning opportunities.
  • Why this job: Make a difference while gaining valuable payroll experience in a flexible role.
  • Qualifications: CIPP certification or equivalent experience, plus strong Excel skills.

The predicted salary is between 38250 - 46750 £ per year.

Service Care Solutions are currently recruiting on behalf of a charity in Watford for a Payroll Officer to join the team on a fully remote basis for a 3-month initial contract. The Payroll Officer will deliver a confidential, accurate, professional and effective payroll service within agreed timelines, ensuring compliance with internal policies, procedures, statutory regulations and third-party requirements.

Main Responsibilities:

  • Checking and updating an integrated eHR/payroll database, to effect changes to salary and other payroll related data, including statutory and collective changes.
  • Process statutory notifications and payments (e.g. SMP, SSP), voluntary deductions, third party payments and occupational entitlements, ensuring accuracy of calculations.
  • Administer accurate and timely changes to pension contributions consistent with policies and auto-enrolment legislation.
  • Work to agreed service standards and maintain clear audit trails of remedial actions taken and changes made.
  • Apply internal control procedures, checking system generated reports to ensure the integrity of submitted changes to the payroll and ensuring that significant variations are followed through and corrective action taken to avoid under/overpayments.

Candidate Criteria:

  • CIPP national payroll certificate or equivalent work related experience.
  • Experience using Oracle Payroll in a similar setting along with high-level Excel usage.
  • Experience of contributing to the delivery of an effective payroll service, preferably within the charity sector.
  • Great communication skills with the ability to work well on own initiative as well as part of a team.

If you are interested in the role, or know of anyone who may be, please contact Greg at Service Care Solutions.

Service Care Solutions also offers a £250 referral bonus! So, if you know of anyone who would be perfect for this position and they are placed into work, you will receive £250 for the referral once their probationary period has been completed.

Payroll Officer employer: Service Care Solutions

As a leading non-maintained special school in Billingshurst, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer dedicated to the holistic development of our students and staff. Our supportive work culture fosters professional growth through continuous development opportunities, while our comprehensive benefits package, including mental health support and flexible pay options, ensures the wellbeing of our team. Join us in making a meaningful impact in the lives of students with special educational needs, all within a vibrant and innovative environment.

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Contact Details:

Service Care Solutions Recruitment Team

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