Payroll Specialist

Our mission statement says it all: We look after you, so that you can look after our children. 

Dedicated to our core values, we are committed to: 

Empowerment: Equipping everyone with the tools, intelligence, connections, and freedom to make informed decisions, recognised and respected by all. 

Purpose: Supporting everyone to reach their highest potential, thereby enabling all children to achieve theirs. 

Passion: Because we love what you do, you’re at the heart of everything we do. 

Innovation: Delivering meaningful solutions with expertise and creative thinking to influence the ever-changing world of education. 

Collaboration: The cornerstone of our success as it enables us to collectively harness diverse perspectives and strengths, ensuring that together, we achieve more than we could ever do alone. Every voice counts! 

We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to join our team and support the efficient delivery of our payroll bureau services for a portfolio of education clients. In this role, you will ensure staff are paid accurately and on time, monthly reporting is delivered, and all statutory and year-end payroll returns are completed in line with HMRC requirements. 

You will play a key role in supporting payroll administrators, managing client relationships, and helping to continuously improve payroll processes across our bureau. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Assist in delivering accurate and timely payroll services for education clients 

• Process payroll documentation, maintain payroll records, and prepare payment files for BACS 

• Produce pre-payroll, month-end, year-to-date reports, and payslips securely for clients 

• Act as first-line support for payroll bureau administrators, resolving complex payroll queries 

• Serve as a point of contact for client account management, liaising with school bursars and business managers 

• Ensure pensions administration (auto-enrolment, re-enrolment, opt-in/out) is processed accurately 

• Maintain and update payroll software and client databases, ensuring enhancements are implemented timely