Hybrid working Available
South East London
Duties include;
Process high volume end‑to‑end monthly payroll for academic, professional services and casual staff
Calculate salaries, overtime, enhancements, allowances and back pay
Process leavers, starters, contract changes and salary amendments accurately and on time
Administer Teachers' Pension Scheme (TPS) and/or Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), including enrolments, opt‑outs and contributions
Manage statutory payments such as SSP, SMP, SPP and SAP
Ensure compliance with HMRC regulations, PAYE, NI, RTI submissions (FPS/EPS) and year‑end processing
Input, validate and maintain payroll data across HR/Payroll systems
Carry out payroll reconciliations, variance checks and control reports
Support system upgrades, testing (UAT) and legislative changes
Act as first‑line contact for payroll and pension queries from employees and managers
Resolve complex pay issues escalated from the wider payroll team
Liaise with HR, Finance, Pensions providers and external auditors
Produce payroll, pension and statutory reports for Finance and senior stakeholders
Maintain payroll procedures and documentation in line with audit requirements
Identify process improvements and support automation and efficiency initiatives
If you have experience of high volume payroll processing within an Education environment, experience with LGPS/TPS and you are available immediately to start a new role then please apply now!
No sponsorship available for this post
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Salary description
£18.00 - £22.00 per hour