Job Description

We have a number of exciting new roles that will be at the heart of delivering our aims. If you are passionate about enabling adults to achieve the skills they need to reach their potential and you meet the requirements below then we look forward to receiving your application.

Payroll & Finance Lead

Salary: £27,485 - £29,303 per annum

Full time: 36 Hours per week, 52 weeks per year

Key duties:

• Lead the preparation, calculation and processing of the college's monthly payroll.
• Undertake pension and auto-enrolment responsibilities in line with regulatory dates.
• To reconcile the College's monthly payroll and month end payments to external agencies such as HMRC and pension schemes within required timeframes
• Assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts and support monthly budget monitoring and analysis reporting.
• Utilise relevant reporting tools to ensure the accuracy of data and to develop the payroll system to identify efficiencies and find solutions.

What we can offer you:

• Access to the LGPS pension scheme with generous employer contributions
• Up to 34 days annual leave entitlement (including bank holidays) plus college closure between Christmas and New Year
• Free access to 500 acres of surrounding National Trust gardens and parkland
• Staff health & wellbeing and benefits schemes including access to Occupational Health services
• Career development and progression opportunities and access to support for professional development
• Flexible working opportunities
• Free on-site parking
• Opportunities to take paid time off to participate in volunteering in community and charity fundraising events.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Demonstrable working knowledge of payroll including knowledge of PAYE, NICs and statutory payments. Knowledge and an understanding of accounting principles. Experience of working in Credit Control Be part-qualified CCAB (AAT minimum) or have an equivalent payroll qualification.