Position: Payroll Officer
Location: Redbridge
Salary: £36,234 - £38,256 per annum
Smart Teachers is working in partnership with a successful and well-established secondary school in East London, seeking an experienced Payroll Officer to join their support staff team.
This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and detail-oriented payroll professional to play a key role in the school's finance and operations function. The successful candidate will work closely with the Chief Operating Officer, ensuring payroll processes are delivered accurately, efficiently and in line with statutory requirements.
The Role
As Payroll Officer, you will be responsible for the accurate processing of payroll while ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation and pension regulations. The role requires someone who is confident managing payroll systems, maintaining accurate employee records and providing a high level of service to colleagues across the school.
Key responsibilities include:
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Processing monthly payroll accurately and within deadlines.
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Administering Teachers' Pension Scheme and Local Government Pension Scheme requirements.
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Managing payroll changes including starters, leavers, contractual amendments and absences.
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Ensuring compliance with HMRC regulations and statutory payroll requirements.
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Maintaining accurate payroll records and producing payroll reports when required.
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Working closely with the Chief Operating Officer to support the school's payroll and financial operations.
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Responding to payroll queries from staff in a professional and timely manner.
The Ideal Candidate
The successful candidate will have:
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Previous payroll experience, ideally within a school or educational setting.
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Strong working knowledge of the Teachers' Pension Scheme.
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Excellent experience using IRIS Payroll.
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A high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
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Strong organisational and time management skills.
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The ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
About the School
This thriving secondary school has built a strong reputation for high standards, professional development and supporting both students and staff to achieve their full potential. The leadership team is committed to creating a collaborative working environment where support staff play an integral role in the smooth running of the school. Staff benefit from a welcoming culture, modern facilities and opportunities for continued professional development.
Requirements
To be considered for this position, you must:
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Have the Right to Work in the UK.
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Have relevant payroll experience.
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Be able to provide suitable references.
Smart Teachers is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff registered with Smart Teachers will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check and all required safeguarding and compliance checks.
We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all section
Payroll Officer employer: Vision for Education Ltd
Smart Teachers is an exceptional employer, offering a collaborative work culture that values innovation and professional growth. As a Data Officer at a high-performing secondary school, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on student outcomes while benefiting from ongoing training and support in a dynamic educational environment.
